Wolves will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four games in all competitions when they take on Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup third round on Saturday at Molineux.
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Wolves vs Shrewsbury prediction: Comfortable win for home side
Key stats
- Shrewsbury have not won in their last six games, losing in the last four.
- The visitors have failed to keep clean sheet in their last nine games.
- Wolves have scored in five of their last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Wolves 2-0 Shrewsbury
Wolves are at the bottom of the Premier League table with just seven points from 21 games, and it will require a Herculean task to avoid relegation.
However, they can focus on cup games to salvage pride this season, and should comfortably progress to the next round against Shrewsbury, who have lost their previous four games.
Wolves have avoided defeat in their last three matches, and Rob Edwards should be able to field a strong side capable of beating a side that has seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last seven games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves strong favourites
HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
DRAW: 11/2 (6.5) – 15.4%
AWAY: 9/1 (10) – 10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Thus, we can see Wolves are overwhelming favourites for this game, with the bookies pricing them at 1/4 (1.25) with 80% chances of winning against the League Two side.
Shrewsbury have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine games and have conceded first in their last seven, hence BTTS – NO at 17/20 (1.85) with 54.1% implied probability looks tempting.
Also, it is notable that there have been fewer than 4.5 cards in all six past meetings between the two sides.
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Most recent H2Hs: Wolves favourites
The two sides have not met in a long time due to their placement in different divisions.
Wolves won 3-2 against Shrewsbury in their last meeting, in an FA Cup clash at Molineux back in 2019.
Wolves preview: Can they maintain their impressive form?
Rodrigo Gomes and Toti Gomes are currently out on the sidelines, and they are unlikely to be rushed.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is also missing with a hamstring injury. Sam Johnstone is likely to replace Jose Sa in goal, with the second-choice keeper Daniel Bentley nursing an ankle issue.
Predicted lineups: Johnstone (GK), Ojinnaka, Bueno, Mosquera, Doherty, Andre, Lopez, Chirewa, Moller Wolfe, Strand Larsen & Hwang
Last five results:
- Everton 1-1 Wolves
- Wolves 3-0 West Ham
- Manchester United 1-1 Wolves
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford
Shrewsbury preview: Can they upset the Premier League side?
The visitors are struggling in League Two and are winless in their last eight league matches.
They are heading into this game on the back of four straight defeats, but they will still look to upset the top-flight hosts on Saturday.
Predicted lineups: Brook (GK), Hoole, Anderson, Boyle, Kabia, Perry, England, Clucas, McDermott, Lloyd & Marquis
Last five results:
- Shrewsbury 0-3 Bristol Rovers
- Grimsby 1-0 Shrewsbury
- Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury
- Shrewsbury 0-1 Chesterfield
- Walsall 1-1 Shrewsbury
Player to watch: Jorgen Strand Larsen
The 25-year-old striker has been in demand in the winter market, but so far Wolves have stayed firm in keeping him.
Larsen has scored just one goal in 19 Premier League appearances, and he needs a strong performance to boost his confidence.
