{"id":1422697,"date":"2026-01-08T10:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422697"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:02:12","slug":"match-preview-wolves-vs-shrewsbury-town-10-01-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-wolves-vs-shrewsbury-town-10-01-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Shrewsbury Town: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a> welcome Shrewsbury Town to Molineux in a David vs Goliath FA Cup tie that brings together Premier League<\/a> pedigree and League Two<\/a> determination. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the two sides prepare to clash, Wolves are overwhelming favourites on home soil, but Shrewsbury\u2019s recent cup exploits and a spirited head-to-head record suggest this could be no mere formality. Kick-off is set for Saturday, with both teams eager to seize their moment in one of the world’s most storied knockout competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Wolves\u2019 heavy favouritism and Shrewsbury\u2019s recent attacking output, here are our top betting recommendations for this cup clash. We’re particularly confident in a home win for Wolves due to their quality gap and the market’s overwhelming confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Wolves to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/9 @ Bet365<\/a>
(81.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPremier League side at home, best squad depth and quality in all areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWolves\u2019 defensive record at home and Shrewsbury\u2019s step up in class.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Shrewsbury Town come into this game off the back of a 2-1 victory over Sutton United in the previous round, albeit it in extra time. In the league, Shrewsbury are in a relegation fight in League Two, sitting just one place above the bottom two and with just four wins in 24 games this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wolves aren’t faring any better, although they do sit three leagues higher in the Premier League. They’ve picked up just seven points from 21 games, although they are currently unbeaten in three games. With the side rooted to the bottom of the league, its possible that a cup run could rejuvenate them but, equally, it could prove to be an unwanted distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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