Crewe Alexandra
- Crewe Alexandra have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five League Two fixtures, and will need to improve if they are to extend their current top-nine finish in the league (9th, 60 points from 39).
- The Railwaymen have split their last two home matches (W1, L1) and are unlikely to encounter a more direct or high-tempo opponent than Oldham Athletic this season.
- Lee Bell’s side are a patient, possession-based side who like to dictate the pace of the game and control matches through their build-up play and the technical qualities of their academy graduates.
Oldham Athletic
- Oldham Athletic are unbeaten across their last five matches, winning four and drawing one.
- The Latics are unbeaten away from home across their last three League Two games (W2, D1).
- Micky Mellon’s side are a transformed outfit, and his high-intensity pressing and direct, forward play on the break have been key to their revival.
- The Latics are now 11th in League Two with 58 points from 37 games, and an impressive 7 wins from 18 games on the road, scoring 22 times along the way.
- Oldham’s last four League Two victories have been particularly impressive, and they’re unbeaten in their last three away fixtures, including a 3-0 win at Chesterfield.
Key Players
Josh March leads the way for Crewe with 11 goals from 33 appearances in the fourth tier, including 3 in his last 5 , but their patient, positional style of play may not be suited to the direct, transitional nature of Oldham’s high-press.
Betting Insights
Backing Oldham to win at 2.74 looks like a profitable opportunity, while I’m also going for Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 and Both Teams to Score - No at 2.0 .
