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Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town is a League Two clash at the Mornflake Stadium on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts fancied after an encouraging start.
Crewe won on the opening day while Northampton drew, setting up a competitive-looking contest. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards Crewe, who carry momentum and home advantage into this one.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra to win and both teams to score | 7/2 | Crewe should fancy this at home. They finished last season with a positive goal difference in League Two and opened this campaign with a 1-0 win at Crawley, while Northampton arrive fresh from a dismal relegation, minus 35 in League One. A home win is a fair call. Both teams to score has decent backing too. Crewe scored 64 last season and face a Northampton defence that shipped 74, so goals for the hosts look likely. Crewe also concede regularly, only nine clean sheets last season, giving Northampton a route back. The risk is Northampton’s blunt attack, which managed just 39 goals. |
| Josh March to score anytime and Jack Lankester over 0.5 shots on target | 4/1 | Josh March anchors this one. He scored 11 League Two goals last season as a near ever-present, and a Northampton defence that conceded 74 in League One should hand him chances at Gresty Road. His leg is sound if he starts. Jack Lankester is the shakier half. He played sparingly last season, just 12 appearances and 415 minutes, with only two shots on target in that time. So his shots leg leans heavily on him being fit and starting a full game, which last season’s minutes can’t back up. March carries this double. |
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How Crewe Alexandra go into the game
Crewe made a bright start, winning 1-0 at Crawley thanks to a disciplined display. The Mornflake Stadium should be buoyant for the first home game of the season.
Known for their attacking, possession-based football, Crewe will back themselves to entertain at home. Building on that opening win is the aim.
How Northampton Town go into the game
Northampton, freshly relegated from League One, opened with a 0-0 draw at home to Swindon. It was a solid if unspectacular start as they adjust to life back in the fourth tier.
The Cobblers have the pedigree to compete near the top, but goals were hard to come by last week. They will need more of a cutting edge at a confident Crewe.
Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/03/23 | Northampton | 1-0 | Crewe |
| 20/08/22 | Crewe | 2-2 | Northampton |
| 20/03/21 | Northampton | 1-0 | Crewe |
| 12/12/20 | Crewe | 2-1 | Northampton |
| 16/11/19 | Northampton | 4-1 | Crewe |
Northampton have won three of the last five meetings, to Crewe’s one.
Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Momentum and home advantage. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/1 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Crewe play on the front foot at home. |
| Crewe or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | ⭐⭐ | Northampton must chase a first win. |
| Crewe Alexandra to win 2-1 | 7/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town score prediction
Northampton will be organised but Crewe’s attacking intent and opening-day win give them the edge at home. Expect the Railwaymen to edge an entertaining contest. Score prediction: Crewe Alexandra 2-1 Northampton Town.
