Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (20/12)

Crewe Alexandra will look to strengthen their grip on an automatic promotion spot when they welcome Colchester United in one of League Two’s Friday night kickoffs.

Our Three Predictions For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United

- - - Prediction 1 – Both Teams To Score – 9/10

- - - Prediction 2 – Both Teams To Score In The Second Half – 13/5

- - - Prediction 3 – Crewe Alexandra To Win – 6/5

First Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United – Both Teams To Score – 9/10

These are two sides in good patches of form. Crewe are currently on a six-game unbeaten run in League Two, with it being dented slightly by an EFL Trophy loss to Wrexham. Their only losses since the start of October have come in cup competitions, also losing to Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup. The Railwaymen are averaging 1.26 goals per match in the fourth tier, narrowly ahead of Colchester’s average of 1.21. Across their last five matches, United have scored seven times, with four coming against Swindon Town. Both teams are certainly capable of finding the net in this contest.

Second Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United – Both Teams To Score In The Second Half – 13/5

Across their last five matches, all of Crewe Alexandra’s goals have come in the second half, many of which were courtesy of Jack Lankester. It has now been over a month since Lee Bell’s side found the net in the opening 45, with Shilow Tracey scoring against Notts County on November 16. For Colchester, their last six goals have come in the first half, but have turned up in the late stages of matches, finding equalisers in matches against Bradford City and Barrow.

Third Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United – Crewe Alexandra To Win – 6/5

Despite this good patch for Colchester, the League table says that Crewe will be the heavy favourites for this clash. They have lost just once in the league at home in their humiliating 5-0 defeat to Chesterfield. United have won only once on the road, beating Grimsby Town. Crewe are battling for promotion this season and whilst a slip-ups is very much possible, The Alex do feel like they will continue to keep pace with the league leaders Walsall.

Best Odds For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United

Bookmaker	Crewe Alexandra	Draw	Colchester United
Betarno	6/5	85/40	2/1
Gentleman Jim	6/5	9/4	21/10
Myriadplay	59/50	11/5	21/10

Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head

Both sides are in a brilliant streak of form, with both unbeaten in their last five League Two fixtures. For Crewe, that run extends to eleven matches, but only two of their last six were wins, against Grimsby Town in their last match and Notts County. They have had some tricky fixtures, playing both top two sides in Walsall and Port Vale, drawing both 1-1. Big news off the field came with the confirmation that Lee Bell would be remaining at the club after rumours he had turned down the chance to take over League One strugglers Burton Albion.

Colchester United have claimed some very important wins in their recent matches to extend their gap away from the bottom two. They decimated Swindon Town in the first half of that match, winning 4-0. They have also claimed a good win in the EFL Trophy, beating AFC Wimbledon. They have kept five consecutive clean sheets, last conceding at home to Bradford City.

These two sides have been League Two regulars so there are many fixtures to pick at. Last season saw Crewe win at home, before being held to a draw in Essex. Alexandra have won 10 matches, drawn four and lost six in the last 20 fixtures between the clubs.

Confrontation

Where To Watch Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United

Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?

- - - Location: Gresty Road, Crewe, Cheshire

- - - Date: December 20th, 2024

This game is not available to watch in the UK with kick-off at 7:45 pm.

Probable Lineups For Crewe Alexandra vs Colchester United

What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League Two clash?

Predicted Crewe Alexandra Lineup

- - - Lineup: Marschall; Demetriou, Knight-Lebel, Williams; Cooney, Tabiner, Thomas, Powell, Conway; Lankester, Bogle

- - - Injured/Suspended:

- - - Manager: Lee Bell

Predicted Colchester United Lineup

- - - Lineup: Macey; Egbo, Flanagan, Goodliffe, Iandolo; McDonnell, Read; Anderson, Payne, Edwards; Tovide

- - - Injured/Suspended:

- - - Manager: Danny Cowley