Occupying opposite ends of the EFL League Two table, Crewe Alexandra host Colchester United in their seventh-round clash on Saturday, 6 August, with both sides aiming to carry momentum from midweek EFL Trophy victories into this critical league encounter.
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Colchester vs Crewe prediction: Railwaymen to beat the U’s
Key stats
- Colchester United are undefeated in back-to-back competitive fixtures (W1, D1).
- The hosts have wone none of their last three League Two matches (D1, L2).
- Crewe are unbeaten in seven of their last eight competitive H2Hs.
- The Railwaymen have won two of their last three away league games (L1).
Correct score prediction: Colchester United 2-3 Crewe Alexandra
Colchester snatched a dramatic late victory in their previous outing, with Jack Tucker’s stoppage-time winner at Wycombe Wanderers halting a three-match winless run. Despite advancing in the EFL Trophy, Dany Cowley’s side have managed just one league win this season, leaving them with six points from as many games.
Meanwhile, Crewe roared back to form by crushing Chesterfield 7-1 to end a three-game winless streak of their own, though consecutive league defeats remain a concern for Lee Bell’s side. Despite their recent struggles, the Railwaymen sit just two points off the top spot with four wins already this term. Given their strong overall form, Crewe are expected to edge past Colchester in a closely-fought tactical battle.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Similar odds
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- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With the home advantage in their favour, the U’s could be motivated to end their poor six-match winless run at Colchester Community Stadium. They carry 8/5 (2.60) odds in their favour. This suggesting a 38.4% win probability rate for the hosts.
Crewe tasted their first defeats of the league season to Swindon Town and Gillingham, but have the chance to build momentum following their hammering of Chesterfield. The Railwaymen have odds of 17/10 (2.70), which indicates a minority 37% chance of success for the visitors.
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Most recent H2Hs: Crewe with the edge
Colchester and Crewe played out successive goalless draws last season. The visitors are unbeaten in seven of their previous eight H2Hs, with Colchester last churning out a H2H win in early 2023.
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Colchester preview: A rare league victory?
Woodman has four players sidelined for this encounter: Will Goodwin, Ellis Iandolo, Ben Perry & Samson Tovide.
Predicted lineup: Macey (GK), Hunt, Flanagan, Tucker, Powell, Read, Bishop, Anderson, Payne, Edwards & Tovide
Last five matches
- Wycombe 1-2 Colchester (EFL Trophy)
- Barnet 1-1 Colchester (League Two)
- Colchester 0-2 Barrow (League Two)
- Colchester 1-2 Cambridge United (League Two)
- Shrewsbury 0-2 Colchester (League Two)
Crewe preview: Can they extend their impressive H2H run?
Ainsworth will miss out on the services of 19-year-old Calum Agius, while Joel Tabiner is also ruled out for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Booth (GK), Billington, Demetriou, Connolly, Hutchinson, Sanders, Powell, O'Reilly, Lunt, Tezgel & March
Last five matches
- Crewe 7-1 Chesterfield (EFL Trophy)
- Crewe 0-3 Swindon Town (League Two)
- Gillingham 1-0 Crewe (League Two)
- Fleetwood Town 1-4 Crewe (League Two)
- Crewe 1-0 Crawley (League Two)
Player to watch: Emre Tezgel
Colchester United’s backline will face a stern test on Saturday evening, as they face a Crewe side fresh off a 7-1 victory over Chesterfield. Three of those strikes, including a brace inside the opening 10 minutes came by the courtesy of Tezgel, before he provided an assist in the 16th minute for Agius to make it 3-1. The 19-year-old prodigy then struck Crewe’s fifth with a sublime strike to cap a MOTM performance.