Hartlepool United vs Crewe Alexandra Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Two out of form sides collide when Hartlepool host Crewe on Tuesday night and given the unpredictable nature of the clubs we are instead concentrating on the goal market for our tip. We think the best value is backing there to be either two or three goals scored in the match, which is available at evens with bet365. For our correct score tip we think that home advantage might just be enough and we are backing Hartlepool to secure a vital 2-1 win, which is priced at 9/1 with the same site.

It’s been far from a happy honeymoon period for Hartlepool boss Dave Jones since his appointment towards the end of January and although he watched them beat Stevenage from the stands, they are yet to gain a win whilst he has been in charge. Pool have the worst defensive record in the division and concede on average 1.76 goals per game. This means that they are often involved in reasonably high scoring games and 56% of them have finished within our criteria of either two or three total match goals.

Like their hosts, Crewe are in pretty poor shape as we enter the business end of the season. The Alex have found the majority of their problems have been at the other end of the pitch as they often struggle to find the back of the net. Despite this they still have a very healthy record for our bet to land, as 61% of their games this season has finished with either two or three goals being scored.