Shrewsbury vs Salford prediction & probabilities (2026-08-29)

League Two

Shrewsbury vs Salford Cards

2026-08-29 · 15:00
Cards51.4%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Shrewsbury 1-0 Salford

Settled, final score 1-0. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 51.4%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
51%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 51.4%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 72.1% for over 2.5 to 17.6% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 51.4%. Head to head on cards, Salford are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 48.1%, with a level count at 21.0%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.572.1%

Over 3.551.4%

Over 4.532.0%

Over 5.517.6%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 72.1% 27.9%
3.5 cards 51.4% 48.6%
4.5 cards 32.0% 68.0%
5.5 cards 17.6% 82.4%

Who picks up more cards

Shrewsbury30.9%

Level21.0%

★ ModelSalford48.1%

Team card lines

Shrewsbury over 1.5

49.2%

Shrewsbury over 2.5

23.0%

Salford over 1.5

61.7%

Salford over 2.5

34.7%

Card handicap

Shrewsbury line Shrewsbury Salford
-1.5 15.0% 85.0%
-0.5 30.9% 69.1%
+0.5 51.9% 48.1%
+1.5 72.0% 28.0%

Red card

Any red card7.8%

Shrewsbury red card2.5%

Salford red card5.4%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 72.5% 27.6%
22.5 fouls 58.0% 42.1%
24.5 fouls 42.8% 57.2%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Shrewsbury vs Salford. It tips Salford for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

51.4%Over 3.5 cards
7.8%Any red card
48.1%Most cards: Salford
49.2%Shrewsbury over 1.5 cards
61.7%Salford over 1.5 cards
58.0%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Shrewsbury over 1.5 cards sits at 49.2% and Salford at 61.7%. A red card for either side is rated at 7.8% (Shrewsbury 2.5%, Salford 5.4%).

We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 51.4% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 7.8%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianSalford are the pick to collect more cards at 48.1%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 51.4%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Shrewsbury vs Salford?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 51.4% for Shrewsbury vs Salford.

Will there be a red card in Shrewsbury vs Salford?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 7.8%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Shrewsbury vs Salford?
Before kickoff, the model rated Salford to pick up more cards at 48.1%, with a level count at 21.0%.

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.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 14 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

Related

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