Crewe Alexandra vs Hartlepool United Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Preview

Crewe will be delighted with their early season form with four points already on the board from the opening two games. After an opening day victory they hosted the favourites for the league title and frustrated them enough to earn a 0-0 draw. After being tipped by many to struggle a win on Tuesday night will most likely place them in to the automatic promotion places as the early season table starts to take shape.

Craig Hignett takes his Hartlepool side to a place that he started his senior football career way back in 1988 but he is likely to be preaching ruthlessness if his side are to go back to the North East with all three points. Hartlepool struggled for a large period at the weekend and found themselves behind at half time, but a rocket from Hignett and some tactical changes turned the match on the head. Experienced striker Billy Painter now already has two goals on the board and his form is likely to be vital if Hartlepool are to challenge this year.

Both of these sides have started the season in excellent fashion and both will be happy to remain undefeated thus far. It’s a hard game to call as both sides are more than capable of getting the points. We are looking away from the outright win for our tip and the recent head to head is the reason for this. Previous meetings between these sides suggest there will be plenty of goals and we’re going to tip over 2.5 goals which is available at evens with bet365. If you want to boost your odds we also like the look of over 2.5 goals and both teams to score which is available at a healthy 13/10 with the same site.