Date: 24 February 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
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The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker.
Reading vs Shrewsbury: Top free betting tips
Which of these teams will pull further away from danger? Our Reading vs Shrewsbury prediction is for a convincing home win.
Only 3 points split the teams in the current standings. Both sides are close to the relegation zone and need more points. Reading’s form is much better lately (W3 D1 L1) compared to the 4-game winless run (D2 L2) on which Shrewsbury are at the moment.
Total corners prediction: Over 8.5 corners
Our first Reading vs Shrewsbury prediction is that the game will have at least 9 corners. This has been the case in 4 of Reading’s last 6 home matches and 3 of Shrewsbury’s last 5 away games.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 goals
We don’t expect too many goals in this game as both teams struggle in attack. That’s why our next Reading vs Shrewsbury prediction is for no more than 2 total goals.
Only 1 of Reading’s last 10 games went over 2.5 goals. Also, 4 of Shrewsbury’s last 5 matches had fewer than 3 goals in them.
Correct score prediction: 2-0 to Reading
Our final Reading vs Shrewsbury prediction yet again is our bold attempt to predict the correct score. We fancy Reading to win this match 2-0. The Royals won 2 of their last 4 games with that exact scoreline. Also, 2 of Shrewsbury’s last 5 away defeats were 0-2 losses. The Sallops failed to score in 7 of their last 9 defeats.
Reading vs Shrewsbury: What the fans are saying
Reading fans remember the glory days
Reading won the 2005/06 Championship with a record 106 points, scoring 99 goals and losing only twice. They were promoted to English football's top division for the first time in their history. #ReadingFC 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/P46W0ogIU0
— Dan Green (@danmarkgreen83) February 23, 2024
Shrewsbury fans respect tolerance and understanding
People quickly forget the hard work done by MG and his small team. Still that’s easily understood these days but a bit of tolerance and understanding never goes amiss. @STFC_Tickets @shrewsburytown https://t.co/v0p8C9Impf
— JOHN (@ShrewsburyJohn1) February 22, 2024
How far will Shrewsbury’s fans travel to Reading?
Those Sallops fans that head towards Berkshire will hope to enjoy fine weather as on a good sunny day the landscape during the trip can be picturesque and soothing.
The driving distance between Shrewsbury and Reading is 147 miles (236km) and even if the traffic doesn’t cause any delays it still will take 2 hours and 55 minutes to make the journey in one direction.
Reading vs Shrewsbury: Tickets
For both home and away fans tickets in the Family Stand are priced generously at only £23.00 for adults. Ironically, the price for a regular ticket remains at £27.00 for all away fans and varies from £27.00 to £32.00 for the home supporters.
FAQs: Reading vs Shrewsbury
- Who is Reading’s top goalscorer? Harvey Knibbs has scored 8 league goals for the Royals.
- What was the result the last time the sides met? Back in November, Shrewsbury won 3-2 at home.
- Will Tom Bayliss play for Shrewsbury? Yes, it seems the minor facial injury sustained by Bayliss recently won’t stop him from playing.