Ace Football previews the League Two round 32 match between Tranmere and Crawley and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Tranmere and Crawley are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Prenton Park, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.
Ranked as number 17 in the League Two standings, Tranmere, have so far collected 32 points this season, while Crawley collected 26 points. This puts them up as number 20 after 31 rounds.
Team form: Tranmere vs Crawley
Tranmere Form
Tranmere endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-0 against Barnet, before Salford City won 0-2, while Gillingham claimed a victory in a 2-1 match. Tranmere only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Prenton Park in the League Two. They also drew zero and lost five of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded 14 goals.
Crawley Form
In their last three matches, Crawley won 2-0 win against Harrogate Town, lost 0-1 against Crewe and lost 0-3 against Cambridge U. Crawley only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by nine goals to three.
Betting facts for Tranmere and Crawley
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Tranmere and Crawley. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Tranmere have lost 6 of the last 7 home matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Tranmere have lost the last 4 home matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Tranmere have lost 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Tranmere have lost 5 of the last 6 matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Tranmere have lost the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Crawley matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Crawley matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Crawley matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 Crawley matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Crawley away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Tranmere vs Crawley
Charlie Whitaker has been great for Tranmere lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Crawley are optimistic that Harry McKirdy doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Tranmere vs Crawley
Full-time result
Tranmere claimed three wins, drew one and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Crawley won one, drew two and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Tranmere lost 6 matches on the bounce.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Tranmere only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Crawley scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Crawley will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Saturday with Tranmere managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Tranmere have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Crawley.
Total goals
Tranmere saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Crawley’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches. Tranmere conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
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