Rotherham v Shrewsbury prediction
Team pages: Rotherham · Shrewsbury · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Rotherham v Shrewsbury, League Two on Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00 BST.
The match
Rotherham host Shrewsbury in League Two on Saturday 24 October (kick-off 15:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Rotherham or Shrewsbury (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Rotherham are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Rotherham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of Rotherham’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Rotherham have one win, four draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.13. Rotherham have scored 12 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rotherham have conceded 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Shrewsbury have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 1.88. Shrewsbury have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Shrewsbury have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Rotherham (23rd) and Shrewsbury (14th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Shrewsbury the stronger side, 130 rating points above Rotherham (Shrewsbury 1408, Rotherham 1278, after at least 11 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Shrewsbury are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Rotherham. The most recent meeting, on 8 February 2025, finished Rotherham 1–2 Shrewsbury.
Team news
Predicted Rotherham XI (3-4-1-2): J. Eyestone, S. Aljofree, D. Iorfa, D. Hall, B. Cover, J. Buyabu, O. Ashley, J. Austerfield, A. Nemane, P. Mullin, F. Tavares — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jamie Jellis (4.0 per match over four appearances) and Ewan Otoo (3.4 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Rotherham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rotherham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jamie Jellis averages 0.3 key passes per 90 over 319 minutes. Ewan Otoo averages 1.2 tackles per 90 over 724 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Shrewsbury XI (3-4-1-2): W. Brook, W. Boyle, S. Stubbs, J. Ruffels, K. Berkoe, T. Sang, L. Hoole, J. Turner-Cooke, W. Gary, G. Lloyd, K. M. Brown — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thomas Sang (4.3 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) and William Boyle (3.6 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Shrewsbury’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Shrewsbury (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thomas Sang averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 1090 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. William Boyle averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 1180 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Aesseal New York Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rotherham 1 · draws 3 · Shrewsbury 2 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Rotherham 1W 1D 3L · Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L
Rotherham v Shrewsbury (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rotherham for / against | Line | Shrewsbury for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.88 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.38 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.63 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.5 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Rotherham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayce Fitzgerald n 7 | 33.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | — |
| J. Buyabu n 6 | 81.5 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| K. Spence n 8 | 56.9 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| J. Buyabu n 8 | 72.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| T. Bradshaw n 8 | 36.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Fábio Tavares n 8 | 77.4 | 1.7 | 1 |
| P. Mullin n 8 | 73 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| E. Adegboyega n 8 | 59.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 56.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mullin n 8 | 73 | 0.6 | 0 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 56.9 | 0 | 0.6 |
| J. Buyabu n 6 | 81.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Fábio Tavares n 8 | 77.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| A. Nemane n 8 | 39.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ashley Cover n 8 | 81.9 | 2.6 |
| J. Austerfield n 8 | 81.8 | 2.5 |
| Jamie Jellis n 8 | 75.4 | 2.5 |
| K. Spence n 8 | 56.9 | 2.4 |
| Jayce Fitzgerald n 7 | 33.6 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Cann n 8 | 90.5 | 3.1 |
| J. Eyestone n 6 | 90 | 2.2 |
Shrewsbury
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davison n 8 | 63.4 | 3 | 1.8 | — |
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.6 | 1.4 | — |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 34.4 | 2.6 | 1.3 | — |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| K. M. Brown n 7 | 79.7 | 2.6 | 1 |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 34.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 79.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| W. Boyle n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| K. M. Brown n 7 | 79.7 | 0.3 | 0 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 68.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Isaac Fletcher n 8 | 51.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Sousa n 8 | 19 | 4.1 |
| M. Golding n 6 | 10.2 | 3 |
| T. Sang n 8 | 85.4 | 2.6 |
| W. Gary n 8 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 8 | 65 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rotherham v Shrewsbury — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-02-08 Rotherham 1–2 Shrewsbury
- 2024-09-28 Shrewsbury 1–1 Rotherham
- 2022-03-19 Rotherham 0–3 Shrewsbury
- 2022-03-01 Shrewsbury 0–0 Rotherham
- 2019-12-26 Shrewsbury 1–2 Rotherham
- 2019-09-21 Rotherham 0–0 Shrewsbury
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Rotherham v Shrewsbury?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Rotherham v Shrewsbury is Home or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Shrewsbury?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rotherham won 1, Shrewsbury won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rotherham and Shrewsbury?
- Recent form — Rotherham 1W 1D 3L; Shrewsbury 2W 2D 1L.
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