Exeter City vs Crewe Alexandra
3rd March 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League Two
Pick Home Win by One
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1600 GMT, Monday 2 March
There’s a big clash at the top of EFL League Two on Tuesday night, as third-place Exeter City welcome second-place Crewe Alexandra to St James Park. The visitors start the evening just a point ahead in the League Two table. Which way will this huge fourth-tier fixture go in midweek? We have the latest odds and predictions in an in-depth betting preview.
Table of Contents
Exeter City Preview – Can the Grecians return to winning ways in League Two?
Matt Taylor’s Exeter City have a fine season so far. The Grecians are in third spot in the League Two table, just two points adrift of leaders Swindon Town. Exeter have won 18, drawn ten and lost just seven times.
However, after three league wins on the spin, Taylor’s boys have lost two and drawn one of their past three in all competitions. After losing 2-0 at Northampton Town in league action, City were held to a 1-1 draw by Crawley Town at St James Park last time out in League Two.
Exeter have been outstanding at home this season, losing just once at St James Park in league action. Only Crewe, Swindon, Bradford and Cheltenham Town have picked up more home points in England’s fourth tier. Can the Grecians secure a crucial three points on home soil in midweek?
Crewe Alexandra Preview – Will the Alex leave Devon with a positive result?
Crewe Alexandra have the best home record in the league, winning 12 of 18. On the road, though, David Artell’s troops have lost five times, taking just one point from the last six on offer on their travels.
Crewe, who are a point behind leaders Swindon, are gunning for automatic promotion to EFL League One. So far, the Railwaymen have won 19 times, scoring 63 goals along the way. If results go their way in midweek, the Alex could lead the division ahead of Saturday’s home match with bottom club Stevenage.
Don’t miss out on other Betting Tips & Predictions
Click here for more Betting Tips
Crewe will be hoping to strike back after a 1-1 draw at Morecambe last time out. Victory on Tuesday would be a massive one, opening up a four-point gap on Exeter in the process. To be fair, even a draw would be a good result for Artell and his men.
Exeter City vs Crewe Alexandra Betting Advice
These two sides played out a tense draw in the reverse matchup at Gresty Road back in October. A second-minute Dean Moxey effort gave City an early lead, but Chuma Anene levelled things up with 14 minutes to go.
Key Facts – Exeter City vs Crewe Alexandra Betting Tip
- Exeter have only lost one home league game this season
- The Grecians are unbeaten in six against Crewe, winning five and drawing one
- Crewe have won just one of their last seven League Two away games
Exeter have a superb recent record in this fixture. The Grecians have had Crewe’s number of late, winning five and drawing one of the last six meetings. Alexandra have not beaten City since September 2016.
With this taking place at fortress St James Park, Exeter will fancy their chances. It could be close, though, so I’m backing the home side to win by one, which you can get at the tasty price of 3/1.
The best betting odds for Exeter City vs Crewe Alexandra
Exeter City to win: 5/4 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Crewe Alexandra to win: 9/4 at Bet365
