Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Wigan Athletic

D W W D D

15th place in England League 1

2-2

21/12/2024 11:00

Shrewsbury Town

L D L L W

24th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town preview before placing your bet.

Wigan Athletic will face Shrewsbury Town in England League 1 on December 21, 2024 at 11:00.
Wigan Athletic are currently 15th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Shrewsbury Town sit 24th with 33 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-21

Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town - Prediction & Odds

Wigan Athletic

Shrewsbury Town

2024-12-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2024

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

01 Birmingham City	111	46	34	9	3	84	31	53
02 Wrexham	92	46	27	11	8	67	34	33
03 Stockport County	87	46	25	12	9	72	42	30
04 Charlton Athletic	85	46	25	10	11	67	43	24
05 Wycombe Wanderers	84	46	24	12	10	70	45	25
06 Leyton Orient	78	46	24	6	16	72	48	24
07 Reading	75	46	21	12	13	68	57	11
08 Bolton Wanderers	68	46	20	8	18	67	70	-3
09 Blackpool	67	46	17	16	13	72	60	12
10 Huddersfield Town	64	46	19	7	20	58	55	3
11 Lincoln City	61	46	16	13	17	64	56	8
12 Barnsley	61	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4
13 Rotherham United	59	46	16	11	19	54	59	-5
14 Stevenage Borough	57	46	15	12	19	42	50	-8
15 Wigan Athletic	56	46	13	17	16	40	42	-2
16 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	49	65	-16
17 Mansfield Town	54	46	15	9	22	60	73	-13
18 Peterborough United	51	46	13	12	21	68	81	-13
19 Northampton Town	51	46	12	15	19	48	66	-18
20 Burton Albion	47	46	11	14	21	49	66	-17
21 Crawley Town	46	46	12	10	24	57	83	-26
22 Bristol Rovers	43	46	12	7	27	44	76	-32
23 Cambridge United	38	46	9	11	26	45	73	-28
24 Shrewsbury Town	33	46	8	9	29	41	79	-38

Head To Head

17/02/2024 11:00

Shrewsbury Town

0 - 1

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

28/10/2023 10:00

Wigan Athletic

2 - 0

Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

30/04/2022 07:30

Shrewsbury Town

0 - 3

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

08/12/2021 15:45

Wigan Athletic

2 - 1

Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

10/11/2021 15:00

Wigan Athletic

2 - 0

Shrewsbury Town

ENG JPT

20/04/2021 14:00

Shrewsbury Town

1 - 2

Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

Shrewsbury Town

50%

Draw

Wigan Athletic

50%

Wigan Athletic Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 08:30

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

10/12/2024 15:00

Chesterfield 3 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG JPT

07/12/2024 08:30

Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Leyton Orient

ENG L1

03/12/2024 16:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

30/11/2024 11:00

Cambridge United 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

ENG FAC

26/11/2024 15:45

Wigan Athletic 2 - 1 Northampton Town

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Shrewsbury Town

14/12/2024 11:00

Shrewsbury Town 1 - 4 Wycombe Wanderers

ENG L1

07/12/2024 11:00

Cambridge United 4 - 1 Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

04/12/2024 15:45

Shrewsbury Town 1 - 2 Blackpool

ENG L1

23/11/2024 08:30

Shrewsbury Town 3 - 2 Birmingham City

ENG L1

12/11/2024 15:00

Walsall 3 - 0 Shrewsbury Town

ENG JPT

09/11/2024 08:30

Burton Albion 2 - 0 Shrewsbury Town

ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Wigan Athletic

Shrewsbury Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

28 (61%)18 (39%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

26 (57%)20 (43%)

Wigan Athletic

Recent matches

Shrewsbury Town

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Wigan Athletic

Shrewsbury Town

Shots

Wigan Athletic

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 4.27

Shrewsbury Town

Total shots

8.93 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.91

Wigan Athletic Pass Shrewsbury Town

Total passes

17276

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

13337

Avg. 290 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

42%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Wigan Athletic

Played games

Shrewsbury Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.09

4.65

214

Corners

209

4.54

21.91

1008

Throw-ins

1062

23.09

1.70

Offsides

1.91

2.87

132

GK saves

124

2.70

Wigan Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Shrewsbury Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

2.11

0.04

0.07

12.24

563

Fouls

570

12.39

13.26

610

Tackles

803

17.46

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How We Build the Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town on 21 December 2024 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.

Wigan Athletic vs Shrewsbury Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Wigan Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shrewsbury Town'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 Wigan Athletic and Shrewsbury Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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