Barnet Shrewsbury Town Barnet-
1Oisín Gallagher1 - 2Charlie Lakin1
- 3Kabongo Tshimanga1
- 1Joseph Gbodé4
- 2Idris Kanu4
- 3Tom Knowles4
- 4Charlie Lakin4
- 5Josh Davison3
- 6George Lloyd3
- 7Arkell Jude-Boyd2
- 8Kane Smith2
- 9Oisín Gallagher2
- 10Danny Collinge1
- 1Nikola Tavares3
- 2Kane Smith3
- 3Will Gray3
- 4Luca Hoole3
- 5Adam Senior2
- 6Charlie Lakin2
- 7Isaac Fletcher1
- 8Will Boyle1
- 9Idris Kanu1
- 10Nnamdi Ofoborh1
- 1Nnamdi Ofoborh1
- 2Kabongo Tshimanga1
- 1Tom Sang4
- 2Arkell Jude-Boyd3
- 3Charlie Lakin3
- 4Isaac Fletcher2
- 5Idris Kanu2
- 6Nnamdi Ofoborh2
- 7Kabongo Tshimanga2
- 8Will Boyle1
- 9Matthew Cox1
- 10Kane Smith1
- 1Luca Hoole31
- 2Josh Ruffels29
- 3Kevin Berkoe28
- 4Nnamdi Ofoborh27
- 5Will Boyle26
- 6Arkell Jude-Boyd20
- 7Idris Kanu19
- 8Nikola Tavares18
- 9Tom Sang18
- 10Charlie Lakin17
- 1Joseph Gbodé2
- 2Idris Kanu2
- 3Kevin Berkoe2
- 4Oisín Gallagher2
- 5Will Brook1
- 6Nnamdi Ofoborh1
- 7Charlie Lakin1
- 1Josh Ruffels5
- 2Kane Smith1
- 3Adam Senior1
- 4Kevin Berkoe1
- 5Will Gray1
- 6Nnamdi Ofoborh1
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Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet is a League Two clash at Croud Meadow on Saturday at 3pm, with the visitors travelling as slight favourites after a strong start.
Barnet impressed on the opening day while Shrewsbury were beaten, and the market reflects that early form. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with the in-form visitors, who look overpriced given how the pair started the season.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet to win and both teams to score – No | 23/10 | Barnet got off to a winning start last weekend, beating early title favourites Salford 3-1. It was a real statement of intent from the Bees, who have title ambitions of their own, and they will be keen to build on that victory. They were unlucky not to keep a clean sheet against Salford, conceding from a corner late on and, with Shrewsbury lacking some firepower, we can see Barnet doing enough to leave Shropshire with all three points and a clean sheet to boot. |
| Kabongo Tshimanga to score anytime and Oisin Gallagher over 0.5 shots on target | 13/4 | Tshimanga looks as though he could be a really valuable addition to Barnet, joining the club in January and scoring 12 goals in the second half of the season. 20 goals will be the target this term and he got off to a great start in the season opener, finding the net. Gallagher is a loanee, joining the club from Lincoln and has impressed Bees fans with his all-action performances so far. He also scored last weekend and is a nice addition to this double for just a shot on target this time around. |
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How Shrewsbury Town go into the game
Shrewsbury endured a tough start, beaten 2-0 at Tranmere without ever really threatening. Dropping down from League One, they will have targeted a strong response at home this weekend.
Croud Meadow needs to become a fortress if Shrewsbury are to challenge, but they were second best last week. A sharper, more clinical display is required against confident opponents.
How Barnet go into the game
Barnet could not have asked for a better return to the Football League, sweeping aside Salford 3-1. That result underlined why many fancy them to settle quickly at this level.
Buoyant and full of running, Barnet will travel without fear. Backing up that opening-day statement on the road would mark them out as early promotion contenders.
Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/01/26 | Shrewsbury | 0-0 | Barnet |
| 06/09/25 | Barnet | 1-3 | Shrewsbury |
| 05/11/16 | Shrewsbury | 3-0 | Barnet |
Shrewsbury have won two of the three meetings and drawn the other, with Barnet yet to win.
Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet to win | 5/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | In-form visitors after a 3-1 opener. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Barnet scored three; Shrewsbury respond at home. |
| Barnet or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the confident Bees. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 20/21 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is expected. |
| Shrewsbury Town to win | 14/5 | ⭐ | Home bounce-back is possible. |
Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet score prediction
Shrewsbury will be desperate to put things right at home, but Barnet’s opening-day form and confidence make them a serious threat. Expect goals, with the visitors edging it. Score prediction: Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Barnet.
