Crewe Alexandra will hope to keep pace in the League Two promotion battle by winning at home against Newport County on Saturday.
League Two
Our Three Predictions For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Prediction 1 – Both Teams To Score – 10/11
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- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 4/5
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- Prediction 3 – Crewe Alexandra To Win – 21/10
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First Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County – Both Teams To Score – 10/11
It has not been an easy period for Crewe as they have lost some ground in the League Two promotion battle with dropped points in four of their last five games but have done fairly well to score in their recent matches. The Railwaymen are averaging 1.24 goals per game so are still a constant threat but their 36 goals is the joint-second lowest tally in the top half of the fourth tier. Newport meanwhile have scored in their last six matches and with the range of forwards at their disposal can threaten in any situation. They were much more clinical than Morecambe in their last game but still conceded to the relegation strugglers, which should be a good sign for Crewe and opens the potential for both teams to find the net on Saturday.
Second Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 4/5
Recently, Newport have been involved in a few high scoring games, with their 5-2 loss to Bromley coming to mind alongside a 3-2 loss to Port Vale and a a 6-3 win over MK Dons. Kyle Hudlin, Bobby Kamwa and Joe Thomas have all looked like real dangers across recent games. For Crewe, Will Lankester has failed to score in his last two games but still is Alexandra’s standout forward with seven goals. Defensive frailties from County, which were exposed a few of those games, especially against Bromley, hint that another game with plenty of goals is on the cards.
Third Prediction For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County – Crewe Alexandra To Win – 12/25
Lee Bell’s side are very capable of controlling a game and despite recent results they have managed to limit sides thanks to Micky Demetriou and his defensive unit. At home they have a strong advantage but they must be wary of the aerial threat Kyle Hudlin can bring to The Exiles, especially if Nelson Jardim opts to bring him on as a sub in the second half. But Crewe should be able to lock down this game and get a few goals on the sheet to keep themselves neatly in the pack for the automatic promotion places.
Best Odds For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
| Bookmaker | Crewe Alexandra | Draw | Newport County |
| Betarno | 12/25 | 14/5 | 21/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 1/2 | 3/1 | 19/4 |
| Myriadplay | 11/25 | 14/5 | 9/2 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Crewe Alexandra come into the game slightly disadvantaged in the League Two promotion battle, having played a game or more than many of the sides around them. They have slid down the top seven across recent games after just one win in their last five against Morecambe, picking up three draws and a loss to Accrington Stanley in the process. Their most recent game was a 1-1 draw to Harrogate Town, with Chris Long’s second-half goal cancelling out Josh Marsh in North Yorkshire. It was a happy reunion on Transfer Deadline Day for the club, bringing home Tom Lowery from Portsmouth on loan, three years after departing for the South Coast. He made his second Railwaymen debut against Harrogate.
Newport County have been the big winners in the bottom half of League Two in recent weeks after gaining seven points in their last three games, propelling them ten points clear of the relegation zone and moved up from 21st to 17th ahead of this weekend’s action. Their most recent result may be their biggest step towards securing survival this season with a 2-1 win over 23rd-placed Morecambe last night, following up a win over Barrow and a draw away to Salford City. On deadline day, The Exiles made one incoming with the signing of free agent Keenan Patten, but suffered the blow of losing Kieron Evans to injury for the next month.
Despite the recent table finishes of these two sides, it has been Newport who are the leading team in this fixture. They have five wins over The Railwaymen, with three losses and four draws. The reverse fixture in South Wales ended in the favour of the Rodney Parade club, winning 2-1 thanks to centre-back Matt Baker.
Confrontation
Where To Watch Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
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- Location: Gresty Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6EB
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- Date: February 8th, 2025
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This game is not available to watch in the UK, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League Two clash?
Predicted Crewe Alexandra Lineup
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- Lineup: Marschall; Knight-Lebel, Demetriou, Williams; O’Riordan, Tabiner, Lowery, Sanders, Conway; Lankester, Tracey
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- Injured/Suspended:
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
Media Centre – News About Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
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Media Centre – News About Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
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Media Centre – News About Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Manager: Lee Bell
Predicted Newport County Lineup
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- Lineup: Townsend; C. Evans, Baker, Jameson; Thomas, McLoughlin, Patten, Driscoll-Glennon; Ajiboye, Baker-Richardson, Kamwa
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- Injured/Suspended: K. Evans
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
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Media Centre – News About Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Manager: Lee Bell
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Predicted Newport County Lineup
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- Lineup: Townsend; C. Evans, Baker, Jameson; Thomas, McLoughlin, Patten, Driscoll-Glennon; Ajiboye, Baker-Richardson, Kamwa
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- Injured/Suspended: K. Evans
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
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Media Centre – News About Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County
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- Manager: Lee Bell
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Predicted Newport County Lineup
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- Lineup: Townsend; C. Evans, Baker, Jameson; Thomas, McLoughlin, Patten, Driscoll-Glennon; Ajiboye, Baker-Richardson, Kamwa
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- Injured/Suspended: K. Evans
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- Manager: Nelson Jardim
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