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League Two: Crewe vs Rochdale – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Crewe and Rochdale who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Crewe appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Rochdale in round 11 of the League Two season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Mornflake Stadium this coming Saturday.

Crewe are placed threeth with 18 points after ten matches. Rochdale occupy a position as tenth in the league on 14 points.

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Team form: Crewe vs Rochdale

Crewe Form

Their last three matches saw Crewe drawing 1-1 with Rotherham, before taking out Bristol Rovers by 3-1, and Swindon by 0-1. Crewe only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored eight and conceded five goals.

Rochdale Form

In their three most recent outings, Rochdale won 1-2 and 1-0 against Fleetwood and Swindon, before drawing 1-1 against Tranmere. Rochdale claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by seven goals to four.

Betting facts for Crewe and Rochdale

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Crewe and Rochdale. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 10 Crewe matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Crewe home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Crewe matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Crewe home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Crewe matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 29 of the last 31 Rochdale away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Rochdale away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Rochdale matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Rochdale matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Rochdale away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Crewe vs Rochdale

Dajaune Brown shows decent form right now for Rochdale, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Crewe, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Jordan Gibson also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

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Full-time result

Crewe claimed four wins, drew five and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rochdale won two, drew four and lost four of their last 10 games away. Crewe are on an amazing streak of now 11 games in a row without defeat. Crewe did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil. Rochdale didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. Crewe have not lost to Rochdale in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Crewe scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Rochdale scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Crewe played. Rochdale should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Crewe only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Rochdale claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 5 consecutive meetings between Crewe and Rochdale.

Total goals

Crewe saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Rochdale’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.