Crewe Alexandra vs Wigan Athletic
10th October 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1009 GMT, Friday 9 October
Crewe Alexandra and Wigan Athletic clash in an EFL League One encounter at Gresty Road on Saturday afternoon. The Latics have had a dreadful last few months, although they head to Cheshire having won their last two league matches. Can John Sheridan’s troops make it three League One wins on the spin this weekend. Check out the latest odds and tips.
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Crewe Alexandra Preview – Can the Railwaymen seal maximum points on home turf?
Crewe Alexandra have had an indifferent start to their League One season so far. After three games, David Artell’s troops have taken three points from a possible nine. The Railwaymen started their league campaign with losses to Charlton Athletic and Hull City, who were both relegated from the EFL Championship last season.
However, two weeks ago, Crewe picked up their first league victory since beating Stevenage 3-1 in an EFL League Two fixture on March 7th. Mikael Mandron and Oliver Finney netted in a 2-0 home win over MK Dons. Crewe also beat Newcastle United’s U21 side in the Football League Trophy last week.
Despite the league season being cut short, Crewe were promoted from the fourth tier last term. Alex finished second in League Two, racking up 69 points in the process. Staying in League One will be the club’s main aim this season. Can they secure a second successive league victory this weekend?
Wigan Athletic Preview – Latics to make it three victories on the bounce?
Wigan Athletic were relegated from the Championship last season after a points deduction. Paul Cook’s men had an excellent campaign on the field, but a 12-point penalty ultimately cost them their place in the second tier.
After a change of manager and wholesale changes to the playing staff, Wigan started their League One season with defeats to Ipswich Town and Gillingham. However, Athletic have got their act together since, securing wins over Portsmouth and Doncaster Rovers.
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Wigan are vulnerable at the moment, but the Latics look a good bet to stay in the third tier beyond this season if they can keep on grinding out results. After superb back-to-back victories over Pompey and Doncaster, can Sheridan’s side make it three wins on the spin at Gresty Road this Saturday?
Crewe Alexandra vs Wigan Athletic Betting Advice
Crewe were a League Two club last term, while Wigan were plying their trade in the Championship, but the pair are very much equal as they meet for the first time in almost five years on Saturday.
Key Facts – Crewe Alexandra vs Wigan Athletic Betting Tip
- Crewe were promoted from League Two last term, while Wigan were relegated from the Championship
- This will be just the third league meeting between Crewe and Wigan for 15 years
- The Latics are unbeaten in the last three league and cup meetings (two wins, one draw)
Back in the 2015-16 League One season, Wigan picked up four points from the two league meetings. The teams played out a 1-1 at Gresty Road back then, and we can see a similar outcome on Saturday. Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score at 10/3.
Joe Garner has scored five goals in six league and cup appearances for the Latics so far this term. Put some money on Garner to score anytime in this one at 13/8.
The best betting odds for Crewe Alexandra vs Wigan Athletic
Crewe Alexandra to win: 13/10 at Bet365
Draw: 21/10 at Bet365
Wigan Athletic to win: 9/4 at Bet365
