Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Preview

Life back in the Football League has been tougher than expected for Cheltenham and after four games they are yet to get a win on the board. After three draws in their opening three fixtures they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers last weekend. That result leaves them just perched above the drop zone as the early season table starts to take shape. The Robins kept together the bulk of the squad that charged to the National League title last season but they have conceded in every game so far and have been found wanting in front of goal.

It’s amazing what difference a single result can make to the early season standings as Crewe have also drawn three of their opening four league fixtures but, that all important fourth result. was a victory over Stevenage on the opening day. Those extra three points puts Crewe in 9th position, just a point outside the play-off places.

This game perhaps has a little more to it than meets the eye, as the last time these two sides met was in the 2012 League Two play-off final at Wembley. Crewe claimed promotion on that day with a 2-0 victory, so Cheltenham will no doubt be doing all they can to avenge that loss and kick start their season in the process.

Both of these sides have shown their vulnerabilities at the back already this season and both teams have scored in six out of the eight fixtures these sides have been involved in this season. We are backing that record to continue and you can get odds for this to happen at 8/11 with bet365.