Crawley Town face Wigan Athletic in League One in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Tuesday night.
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Our 3 Predictions For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic
- 1st Prediction: Crawley Town to win 81/50
- 2nd Prediction: Both teams to score: yes 3/4
- 3rd Prediction: Will Swan to score at any time 3/1
1st Prediction For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic: Crawley Town to win 81/50
When setting their odds for this game, it seems as though the bookmakers have placed too much emphasis on league position in relation to current form, which means there are some very reasonable odds on a Crawley Town victory available. Rob Elliot’s side have picked up seven points in their last five games in the league, including a excellent win away from home against Mansfield, courtesy of an 81st-minute strike from Ade Ademayo, and a dominant display at the Broadfield Stadium against Stevenage. Wigan, by contrast, have won just once in their last five league games. In that time, they have also suffered defeat at the hands of fellow relegation strugglers Peterborough United and Burton Albion. This may mean that Shaun Maloney’s men are low on confidence ahead of their trip to West Sussex, which the home side will certainly look to take advantage of.
2nd Prediction For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic: Both teams to score: yes 3/4
Rob Elliot has brought his trademark free-flowing style of football with him to Crawley as they have scored nine times in their last five games. But, their defence is also incredibly leaky which means that fans looking for a safer prediction should consider predicting both teams to score. On average, the Red Devils concede 1.8 goals per league game, the third-worst of any team in League One. They have also kept just six clean sheets in 30 league matches, a record worse than 17 other teams, and they have conceded the eighth-most xG of any League One side. Even though Wigan are one of, if not the, poorest attacking side in the third tier, they will surely get chances playing against a weak and inexperienced Crawley defence which should lead to both teams getting on the scoresheet.
3rd Prediction For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic: Will Swan to score at any time 3/1
As previously mentioned, Rob Elliot has imparted his attacking philosophy onto the Crawley Town players which has seen them score prolifically in recent weeks. One player who has massively benefitted from this is Will Swan, one of the form attackers heading into Tuesday night’s game. Swan joined the club in the summer following two seasons at Mansfield Town where he scored 20 times in 78 appearances. Despite being deployed in slightly wider and deeper positions over recent weeks, Swan has scored two times in his last three appearances for the Red Devils to take his total for the season to seven goals. Interestingly, all of these goals have come since Elliot took over management duties after Scott Lindsey left the club to join MK Dons. This shows how well Swan has taken to his new managers’ system and style of play which should bode well against a potentially stubborn Wigan defence.
Best Odds For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic
| Bookmaker | Crawley Town | Draw | Wigan Athletic |
| 10Bet | 17/10 | 9/4 | 8/5 |
| Cosmobet | 33/20 | 2/1 | 31/20 |
| Myriadplay | 81/50 | 53/25 | 7/5 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Crawley Town currently sit in 21st place in League One, having accumulated 28 points from 30 games. But, their recent form will be cause for encouragement for Rob Elliot. They have picked up seven points in their last five league games and now sit just three points off safety. Elliot will be hoping that his team can continue their recent good form, especially given that they have home advantage, and take three points off a potential relegation rival on Tuesday night.
Wigan Athletic occupy 18th place in the third tier of English football. Their recent league form has been a slight cause of concern for fans as they have only won one of their last five league matches. But, their FA Cup run was recently ended at the hands of Fulham which should mean that Shaun Maloney and his side can give full focus on the rest of the league campaign. Maloney will be hoping that his team can continue their relatively good form on the road and pick up victory at Braodfield Stadium.
When the two sides met earlier in the season, it was Crawley Town who dominated the play. The Red Devils had 15 shots and 73% possession but ended up losing one-nil thanks to an own goal scored by Joy Mukena.
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Where To Watch Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Broadfield Stadium, Crawley
- Date: February 18th 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups For Crawley Town vs Wigan Athletic
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Predicted Crawley Town Lineup
- Lineup: J. Wollacott; C. Barker, D. Conroy, B. Radcliffe; H. Foster, K. Doyle, B. Ibrahim, M. Anderson, W. Swan; T. John-Jules, R. Hepburn-Murphy
- Injured/Suspended: J. Mukena (injured)
- Manager: Rob Elliott
Predicted Wigan Athletic Lineup:
- Lineup: S. Tickle; J. Mellish, J. Kerr, J. Carragher, T. Sibbick; S. Smith, B. Adeeko, M. Asamoah, J. Weir, J. Smith; D. Taylor
- Suspended/Injured: M. Smith
- Coach: Shaun Maloney
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