Barnet will take on Shrewsbury Town in the EFL League Two clash on Saturday, 6 September at the Hive Stadium.
Both teams are struggling badly at the moment, with neither side having won a home game in the 2025-26 campaign.
Will there be a winner? Find that out from our Barnet vs Shrewsbury prediction below.
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Barnet vs Shrewsbury prediction: Home side to win
Key stats
- Barnet have picked up two wins in the league on the road.
- Shrewsbury have failed to pick up a point away from home, conceding 10 goals.
- The visitors are winless in six league games in the new season.
Correct score prediction: Barnet 1-0 Shrewsbury
The Shrews got relegated from League One last season, and Michael Appleton has failed to galvanise the team so far.
Barnet, on the other hand, reached this stage after securing promotion from the National League under Dean Brennan, and they have bounced back after a poor start.
The Bees lost their opening three games in a row, but have responded strongly by winning back-to-back games against Swindon and Cheltenham, and drawing 1-1 against Colchester.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors unlikely to score
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.4) – 22.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Even though Barnet have yet to win at home this season, they are clear favourites for this game.
After a stuttering start to the season, they have found their feet and picked up seven points out of nine in their last three games.
Shrewsbury have failed to score in four of their six matches played so far, and they are unlikely to trouble Barnet on Saturday as well.
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Most recent H2Hs: Shrewsbury dominate
Since 2018, Barnet have played in the National League, and therefore, they have not faced their opponent enough in recent years.
The two sides, however, last met at the FA Cup in 2016, where Shrewsbury won by 3-0. The last time the two sides met in League Two was in the 2011-12 season, where the Shrews won both games, home and away.
In the 2010-11 season, Barnet drew 1-1 against their rivals at home and lost 2-1 away from home. In fact, they last defeated Shrewsbury in 2008, when they won 4-1 at the Hive.
We can see that it has been nearly a decade since they last faced each other in the league, so the previous meetings will not have enough impact on this game.
Barnet preview: Bouncing back from cup defeat
The Bees are heading into this game on the back of a 4-1 defeat against Luton Town in the Vertu Trophy, and they should be aiming to bounce back to winning ways.
What has been particularly disappointing is that they have failed to secure a point at home this season. However, given their recent form in the league, the home fans will be expecting all three points this weekend.
They have made some brilliant signings this summer, with centre-forward Joe Hugill joining on loan from Manchester United, and midfielder Ben Winterburn joining temporarily from AFC Bournemouth.
Predicted lineup: Slicker, Senior, Collinge, Kensdale; Glover, Hartigan, Shelton, Kanu, Ofoborh; Stead & Hawkins
Last five matches
- Barnet 1-2 Walsall
- Swindon 0-2 Barnet
- Cheltenham 0-1 Barnet
- Barnet 1-1 Colchester
- Luton 4-1 Barnet
Shrewsbury preview: Staring at another loss
It has been a nightmare start for Shrewsbury in the league, and Appleton must find a way to get some wins to boost confidence in the squad.
They are heading into this fixture on the back of a 3-1 defeat against Walsall in the EFL Trophy, and need better performances away from home.
They need to tighten their defence, and their priority should be to prevent Barnet from scoring on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Harrison; Boyle, Anderson, Stubbs; Clucas, England, Perry, Sang; Stewart, Kabia & Marquis
Last five matches
- Notts County 4-1 Shrewsbury
- Swindon 2-1 Shrewsbury
- Shrewsbury 3-1 ChelseaU21
- Shrewsbury 0-0 Accrington
- Shrewsbury 1-3 Walsall
Player to watch: Callum Stead
The 25-year-old is an exciting player to watch for Barnet FC. His pace and goal-scoring ability were key in their 2024-25 National League title win.
This season, he has yet to score or provide an assist, but he is capable of producing moments of brilliance. Can he do that on Saturday?