Exeter City
- Exeter have won two and tied three of their five home league matches in League Two.
- Exeter have allowed one goal in five League Two home matches.
- The Grecians have been solid in their own backyard in League Two this season, unbeaten in five games at St James Park, and they enter this matchup on the back of three consecutive wins, including a 1-0 home win over Rotherham and a 1-0 win at Shrewsbury.
- Josh Gordon has been in great form for The Grecians, scoring two of Exeter's six goals in their last five games in all comps.
Crewe Alexandra
- Crewe have won two and tied three of their five away league matches in League Two.
- Crewe Alexandra arrive 3rd in the League Two standings with 18 points from 10 games and they have had mixed-but-competitive form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five in all current competitions.
- Lee Bell's Railwaymen are set up in a 4-2-3-1 that is possession-based, but also structured around pressing and midfield control.
- Jack Lankester has been in form for Crewe with four goals in his last five in all current competitions.
Key Players
- Josh Gordon has been in great form for The Grecians, scoring two of Exeter's six goals in their last five games in all comps.
- Jack Lankester has been in form for Crewe with four goals in his last five in all current competitions.
- Jack Fitzwater is the top scorer in League Two for Exeter with two goals in eight games, while Josh March leads the Railwaymen with three in eight.
Betting Insights
- With 12 points from the same number of games, Exeter City are 14th in the League Two table and they will be looking to avoid a slip-up at home to Crewe.
- Crewe are listed at 2.65 to win this game and that looks the best odds here.
Prediction
- Crewe have travelled well in League Two, going unbeaten in their away games, and if they are able to pressure Exeter and keep them penned in, then the Railwaymen have a chance to get a result at St. James' Park.
- The visitors will look to pin Exeter in and make them play in their own third.
- Matt Taylor's side are set up to be pragmatic and defend deep in a 4-2-3-1 system, but they have been much more than just defensive this season, and should be able to hurt Crewe in transition.