Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Shrewsbury Town

D L L D D

19th place in England League 1

0-3

16/12/2023 11:00

Portsmouth

D W D W L

1st place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth preview before placing your bet.

Shrewsbury Town are currently 19th with 48 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 1st with 97 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portsmouth to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Portsmouth, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Shrewsbury Town have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

11:00

2023-12-16

Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Shrewsbury Town

Portsmouth

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

15/04/2023 10:00

Shrewsbury Town

1 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

29/10/2022 10:00

Portsmouth

1 - 1

Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

22/02/2022 15:45

Shrewsbury Town

1 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

17/08/2021 14:45

Portsmouth

1 - 0

Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

27/03/2021 11:00

Shrewsbury Town

1 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

12/09/2020 10:00

Portsmouth

0 - 0

Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

Shrewsbury Town

Draw

50%

Portsmouth

50%

Shrewsbury Town Last 6 matches

09/12/2023 11:00

Wycombe Wanderers 0 - 1 Shrewsbury Town ENG L1

01/12/2023 15:45

Notts County 2 - 3 Shrewsbury Town ENG FAC

28/11/2023 15:45

Exeter City 0 - 0 Shrewsbury Town ENG L1

25/11/2023 11:00

Shrewsbury Town 2 - 1 Port Vale ENG L1

18/11/2023 11:00

Blackpool 4 - 0 Shrewsbury Town ENG L1

14/11/2023 15:00

Shrewsbury Town 3 - 2 Walsall ENG JPT

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

11/12/2023 16:00

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers ENG L1

02/12/2023 11:00

Northampton Town 0 - 3 Portsmouth ENG L1

28/11/2023 15:45

Burton Albion 0 - 2 Portsmouth ENG L1

25/11/2023 11:00

Portsmouth 0 - 4 Blackpool ENG L1

11/11/2023 11:00

Portsmouth 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic ENG L1

07/11/2023 15:00

Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Portsmouth ENG JPT

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Shrewsbury Town

Portsmouth

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.46

Scored

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

24 (52%)22 (48%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

38 (83%)8 (17%)

Shrewsbury Town

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shrewsbury Town

Portsmouth

Shots

Shrewsbury Town

Total shots

10.59 avg / game

Blocked

141 total

Avg. 3.28

Portsmouth

Total shots

13.61 avg / game

Blocked

183 total

Avg. 4.07

Shrewsbury Town Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

14221

Avg. 309 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

21795

Avg. 474 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shrewsbury Town

Played games

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.41

4.91

226

Corners

272

5.91

26.93

1239

Throw-ins

1244

27.04

1.59

Offsides

1.43

2.72

125

GK saves

105

2.28

Shrewsbury Town

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

110

2.39

0.11

0.09

11.37

523

Fouls

526

11.43

14.87

684

Tackles

573

12.46

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How We Build the Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Shrewsbury Town vs Portsmouth Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shrewsbury Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portsmouth's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Shrewsbury Town and Portsmouth sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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