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League Two: Walsall vs Crawley – Betting preview

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Both Walsall and Crawley are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the League Two. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe this coming Tuesday.

Walsall are number 13 in the table on 19 points after 14 matches. Crawley rank as number 12 with 20 points after 13 matches played.

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Team form: Walsall vs Crawley

Walsall Form

In their last three matches, Walsall lost 4-0 against Sutton United, won 4-1 against Gillingham, before drawing 3-3 against Newport. Walsall won three of their previous six matches at Poundland Bescot Stadium in the League Two. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring nine goals to six against.

Crawley Form

Crawley were unable to pick up a single point in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 2-0 by Doncaster. Next up, Wrexham won 0-1, before losing 2-4 against Crewe. Crawley managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League Two. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 16 time and letting in eight.

Betting stats for Walsall and Crawley

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Walsall and Crawley. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 home matches Walsall played, both teams scored
  • Walsall have conceded in 17 of the last 19 matches
  • In the last 3 Walsall matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Walsall matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Walsall have scored in 12 of the last 14 home matches
  • Crawley have conceded in 28 of the last 30 away matches
  • Crawley have conceded in 15 of the last 17 matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 Crawley matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Crawley away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 away matches Crawley played, both teams scored

Players on top: Walsall vs Crawley

Walsall against Crawley is also a battle between Freddie Draper and Ronan Darcy with both in decent form. The former scored six while the latter has three League Two goals in their last six games respectively.

Full-time result

Walsall claimed four wins, drew four and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Crawley won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away. Walsall have not lost to Crawley in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Curiously, Crawley only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Crawley should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Tuesday, as Walsall only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Crawley claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Walsall have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Crawley.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Walsall, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Crawley, who managed to score 2.2 times in those matches.

Betting tip: Walsall vs Crawley

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Walsall and Crawley seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.

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