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Shrewsbury Town are gearing up to face Bristol Rovers in what promises to be an intriguing League One encounter at home. The Shrews will be banking on their home advantage, where they've secured two wins in their last five matches. Manager Gareth Ainsworth has been working hard to instill some consistency in his squad after a mixed bag of results.With a 30% win rate overall from their last 10 games, Shrewsbury have shown they can find the back of the net when it matters. They've scored 10 goals in that period while conceding 14. Not stellar, but hey, that's football for ya! Their home form has been slightly better with a 40% win percentage, suggesting the familiar surroundings might give them the edge they need.

Bristol Rovers might be feeling a bit nervous as they pack their bags for this trip. Their away record? Well, it's not pretty. Zero wins from their last four away games tells its own story. They've managed to score just once on their travels while shipping in eight goals. Ouch!Under the guidance of Iñigo Calderón, Rovers have actually shown some decent form overall with a 33% win rate from their last nine matches. But can they finally break their away-day curse? That's the million-dollar question!Their recent home victories against Burton, Peterborough, and Barnsley (all with identical 3-1 scorelines) prove they know where the goal is. But can they replicate that form on the road? They've got to start somewhere, right?

Looking at recent form, both teams have had their moments to celebrate. Shrewsbury Town's victory away at Rotherham (2-1) showed they can get results on the road. They've also pulled off consecutive home wins against Mansfield and Wrexham, both with identical 2-1 scorelines. Those wins will certainly boost confidence in the Shrewsbury camp.Bristol Rovers, meanwhile, seem to have a thing for 3-1 victories at home. They've dispatched Burton, Peterborough, and Barnsley all by that scoreline in recent months. It's quite the pattern! But the big issue remains their form away from home.The numbers suggest we're in for a tight contest. Shrewsbury's leaky defense (conceding 14 in their last 10) against Bristol's potent home attack (but misfiring away offense) makes for an unpredictable match-up. Will form go out the window? That's the beauty of League One football!

The tactical battle between Gareth Ainsworth and Iñigo Calderón adds another layer of intrigue to this fixture. Ainsworth, known for his passionate approach, will be drilling into his players the importance of maintaining their decent home record.Calderón, meanwhile, must find a solution to Rovers' travel sickness. Four straight losses on the road is a trend that needs breaking, and fast! He'll likely be working on a more solid defensive setup to stop the rot.The bookies have Shrewsbury as favorites with a 46.6% chance of victory, compared to Bristol Rovers' 25.2%. A draw sits at 28.2%. But we all know football doesn't always follow the script, especially in League One where upsets are practically a weekly occurrence!

Sky Sports+ broadcasts the Shrewsbury vs. Bristol Rovers match in Ireland and the United Kingdom.