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Shrewsbury v Gillingham: 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at New Meadow (Shrewsbury), with N. Hair refereeing. We have Shrewsbury (48%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Shrewsbury are 15th in the table, on 18 points after 14 matches (5W 3D 6L), and Gillingham are 8th, on 20 points (5W 5D 4L).
- Attack and defence. On average Shrewsbury score 1.2 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.5; for Gillingham the figures are 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Shrewsbury: 5W 3D 5L, goals 16–20; Gillingham: 4W 5D 4L, goals 18–18.
- Head to head. From 21 meetings: 7 wins for Shrewsbury, 4 wins for Gillingham and 10 draws, with the goals at 29–24.
What to expect
For us, Shrewsbury are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (12.3%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.76), and we rate it at 54%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 51% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 46% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 21; Shrewsbury 7 wins, 10 draws, Gillingham 4 wins.
- An average of 2.5 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Shrewsbury 16–20, Gillingham 18–18.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 46%.
- Out: Shrewsbury 0, Gillingham 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 51%, best price 1.87). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Shrewsbury: no absences. Absent for Gillingham: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.02 | 3.45 | 4.20 |
| Market average | 1.94 | 3.30 | 3.84 |
| Lowest odds | 1.90 | 2.93 | 3.20 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.35 | 1.32 | 70.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.09 | 2.04 | 46.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.76 | 1.74 | 54.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.80 | 3.62 | 25.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.87 | 1.83 | 50.6% |
| BTTS – no | 1.91 | 1.87 | 49.4% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 31/10/26, 13:41. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 8.0%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Shrewsbury 1–1 Gillingham, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Shrewsbury 15th (18 points), Gillingham 8th (20 points).
- Form in the competition: Shrewsbury 5W 3D 5L (16:20), Gillingham 4W 5D 4L (18:18).
- H2H: 21 matches: Shrewsbury 7W 10D 4L, goals 29–24.
- Absences: Shrewsbury 0, Gillingham 0.
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Shrewsbury vs Gillingham: team news and absences
Shrewsbury
- No reported absences
Gillingham
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
Gillingham +0.5 (Asian handicap) (1.89); Under 2.5 goals (1.76).
Who will win Shrewsbury vs Gillingham?
We estimate: Shrewsbury win 48%, draw 28%, Gillingham win 24%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 31 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: New Meadow, Shrewsbury. Referee: N. Hair.
Who will be missing?
Shrewsbury: no absences. Gillingham: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 46% (odds 2.09); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 54% (odds 1.76).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 51% (odds 1.87).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (12.3%), then 1–0 (12.3%) and 2–1 (9.2%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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