Tournament: EFL Trophy England
Venue: Bloomfield Road (Blackpool)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 3, 2024, 14:00
Blackpool will host Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy on September 3, 2024. As the home team from a higher division, Blackpool aims to secure a confident victory against the struggling visitors.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Blackpool has won only 3 out of their last 10 matches.
- Crewe Alexandra has lost 6 out of their last 9 games.
- Blackpool wins the first half in 41% of matches, while Crewe Alexandra does so in 33%.
- Crewe Alexandra has not scored in their last 5 consecutive games.
- Crewe Alexandra has conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
Team Analysis: Blackpool vs Crewe Alexandra
Blackpool, known as "The Tangerines," have experienced several high points in their history, including a memorable Premier League season in 2010/2011 under manager Ian Holloway. However, financial difficulties led to a rapid decline, bringing them down to the fourth division. Recently, there has been some progress, with the team finishing 8th in League One last season, narrowly missing out on the play-offs.
Crewe Alexandra, affectionately called "The Alex," have a long-standing history but have struggled to make significant progress in recent seasons. Under the guidance of Lee Bell, Crewe has faced a tough start to the season, suffering consecutive defeats in both league and cup competitions. Despite a rare strong performance with a 5-1 victory against Liverpool U21 in the tournament, their overall form remains poor, particularly in scoring and defense.
Possible Starting Lineups
Blackpool (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: O’Donnell
- Defenders: Husband, Baggott, Casey
- Midfielders: Coulson, Evans, Norburn, Hamilton
- Forwards: Ballard, Fletcher, Joseph
Crewe Alexandra (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Marschall
- Defenders: Williams, Demetriou, Knight-Lebel
- Midfielders: Conway, Tabiner, Sanders, Thomas, Billington
- Forwards: Hemmings, Tracey
Head-to-Head Matches: Blackpool vs Crewe Alexandra
All 4 previous official matches between Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra ended in draws, indicating closely contested encounters in the past.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Blackpool vs Crewe Alexandra
Given Crewe Alexandra's recent struggles, especially in offense and defense, and Blackpool's relatively better position, the home side is expected to secure a comfortable victory. We recommend betting on Blackpool to win with a "-1.0 goal" handicap (odds – 1.71).
Prediction: Blackpool to win with a -1.0 goal handicap
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