Prediction for match Wolverhampton — Shrewsbury Town, 10.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the FA Cup match between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Town, scheduled for January 10, 2026, the bookmakers' 1X2 odds clearly favor Wolverhampton. The odds for their victory are set at 1.23 with a 76.22% probability. A draw is priced at 6.00 (15.63%), and a win for Shrewsbury Town is at 11.50 (8.15%). This setup reflects a significant difference in class and current form between the opponents. Wolverhampton is considered the outright favorite, with odds for their win significantly lower than other outcomes. Even a draw is priced much higher than a win for the favorites, highlighting the difference in expectations.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at recent matches, Wolverhampton drew 1-1 with Everton, beat West Ham 3-0, drew 1-1 with Manchester United, lost 1-2 to Liverpool, and was defeated 0-2 by Brentford. Shrewsbury Town lost 0-3 to Bristol Rovers, 0-1 to Grimsby Town, 1-3 to Cheltenham, 0-1 to Chesterfield, and drew 1-1 with Walsall. On average, over the last five matches, Wolverhampton has 41.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per game. Shrewsbury Town averages 47% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 12.8 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. In their last head-to-head on February 5, 2019, Wolverhampton won 3-2 against Shrewsbury Town.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, neither team shows a strong over-profile, but they aren't deep under either. Wolverhampton's five-match series shows an average total of 2.4 goals, scoring and conceding 1.2 each per game. Shrewsbury Town has an average total of 2.2, scoring only 0.4 and conceding 1.8. In the last five matches, both teams exceeded a total of 2.5 goals twice, while under 2.5 goals occurred three times. By halves, Wolverhampton had over 1.5 goals in the first half three times out of five, but only once in the second half. Shrewsbury Town had over 1.5 goals once in the first half and twice in the second half. Wolverhampton most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%), while Shrewsbury Town scores in the first 15 minutes (40%). Both teams concede most between the 61st and 75th minutes: Wolverhampton concedes 40% of their goals, and Shrewsbury Town 67%. Based on this data, a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.51 seems justified: Wolverhampton consistently scores, and Shrewsbury Town's defense is vulnerable, increasing the chances of three or more goals in the match. Support by halves and intervals also suggests high scoring, especially in the second half, where both teams tend to concede.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

The average number of corners for both teams over the last five matches is 4.8 per game. Wolverhampton exceeded a total of 9.5 corners three times out of five, while Shrewsbury Town did so twice. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the cumulative average (9.6) is 9.5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.82, and for under, it's 1.86. Wolverhampton is the favorite for corners with odds at 1.22. Given the stable corner stats and tendency for attacking play, a bet on over 9.5 corners and Wolverhampton's advantage in this component seems logical. In recent matches, both teams regularly deliver at least 4 corners per game, further supporting the idea of a high corner total in this match.