Shrewsbury vs Colchester prediction & probabilities (2026-09-26)

League Two

Shrewsbury vs Colchester Shots

2026-09-26 · 15:00
Shots45.9%Over 24.5 shots
Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 45.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
46%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 24.5 shots at 45.9%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 58.7% for over 22.5 to 23.6% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 45.9%. Head to head on shots, Shrewsbury are the model’s pick to have more shots at 58.6%, with a level count at 6.2%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Shots

Over 22.558.7%

Over 24.545.9%

Over 26.533.9%

Over 28.523.6%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 58.7% 41.3%
24.5 shots 45.9% 54.1%
26.5 shots 33.9% 66.1%
28.5 shots 23.6% 76.4%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelShrewsbury58.6%

Level6.2%

Colchester35.2%

Team shot lines

Shrewsbury over 10.5

68.8%

Shrewsbury over 12.5

51.6%

Shrewsbury over 14.5

35.2%

Colchester over 10.5

53.0%

Colchester over 12.5

34.9%

Colchester over 14.5

20.6%

Shot handicap

Shrewsbury line Shrewsbury Colchester
-4.5 33.2% 66.8%
-2.5 45.6% 54.4%
-0.5 58.6% 41.4%
+0.5 64.8% 35.2%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 63.1% 36.9%
7.5 shots on target 50.1% 49.9%
8.5 shots on target 37.8% 62.3%
9.5 shots on target 27.0% 73.0%

Recent shot volume

Shrewsbury11.8 taken9.8 faced
Colchester13.7 taken14.0 faced

Shots taken and faced per game over each side’s last 6 matches, from real match data.

This season (2026/27)

11.8Shrewsbury shots per game
9.8Shrewsbury shots faced per game
13.7Colchester shots per game
14.0Colchester shots faced per game

Shot counts move with pressure, not with the result, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for Shrewsbury.

In-depth analysis

We publish the model, not a sure thing. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.

45.9%Over 24.5 shots
58.6%Most shots: Shrewsbury
51.6%Shrewsbury over 12.5 shots
34.9%Colchester over 12.5 shots
50.1%Over 7.5 on target

For the team lines, Shrewsbury over 12.5 shots sits at 51.6% and Colchester at 34.9%. This season Shrewsbury have averaged 11.8 shots a game and Colchester 13.7.

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 45.9% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderShrewsbury are the pick to have more shots at 58.6%, the side controlling territory usually gets the attempts.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 45.9%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many shots in Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
The model rates over 24.5 total shots at 45.9% for Shrewsbury vs Colchester.

Which team will have more shots in Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
The model rates Shrewsbury to take more shots at 58.6%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.035Calibration error
50,316Matches graded

In 16,705 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 21 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

Our most recent Shots calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.

✗ 52.2%✓ 52.7%✗ 52.8%✓ 56.0%✗ 51.4%✓ 55.9%✗ 56.2%✓ 52.1%✓ 60.2%✓ 50.9%
6 of 10 recent calls hit.
Betis vs Getafe2026-09-17Under 24.5 52.2%Miss
Malaga vs Villarreal2026-09-17Under 24.5 52.7%Hit
Ath Madrid vs Osasuna2026-09-16Under 24.5 52.8%Miss
La Coruna vs Sevilla2026-09-16Under 24.5 56.0%Hit
Barcelona vs Santander2026-09-16Under 24.5 51.4%Miss

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