Harrogate Town will be looking to secure their third straight League Two victory when they take on Crewe Alexandra in a tasty Monday night fixture.
As for Crewe, inconsistent form last month has left them outside the playoff positions, though they can certainly drag themselves back up the standings with a victory against the Sulphurites.
As well as looking through our Harrogate vs Crewe prediction below, make sure to check out our latest League Two betting tips.
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Harrogate vs Crewe prediction: Hosts target historic first win
Key Stats
- Four the last five head-to-head encounters have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Harrogate have never beaten Crewe, failing to land a single victory in their seven previous matches.
- Harrogate have won four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Harrogate 1-0 Crewe Alexandra
Both sides ended up in the bottom half of the table last season, though early signs this term have been positive as both teams strive to achieve a higher finish.
While Crewe are undefeated in this fixture, Harrogate's impressive form in recent weeks cannot be dismissed. The Yorkshire outfit have won four of their last five across all competitions and will be looking to bag their first ever win over Crewe.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Crewe backed by bookmakers
- HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Crewe are backed as the odds-on favourites in this fixture. Ladbrokes have given Harrogate a 31.3% chance of winning the match, while Crewe have been given a 46.5% chance of coming out on top.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Crewe domination
There have only been seven competitive fixtures between the two clubs, with Crewe boasting an unbeaten seven-match run.
Their last meeting took place in February, with both teams sharing a point in a 1-1 draw.
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Harrogate preview: Couple of changes on the cards
Mason Bennett was forced off the field after just 41 minutes during Harrogate Town's last game due to an injury. This could pave the way for Shawn McCoulsky to return to the starting XI.
Conor McAleny has not featured in the last three league starts but impressed with an assist in the EFL Trophy – this could pave the way for his return into Harrogate's starting lineup.
Predicted lineup: Belshaw (GK), Burrell, O'Connor, Faulkner, Slater, Morris, Evans, Duke-McKenna, Smith, Taylor & McCoulsky
Last five results
- Harrogate 1-0 Huddersfield
- Gillingham 0-1 Harrogate
- Harrogate 2-0 Shrewsbury
- Swindon 3-1 Harrogate
- Mansfield 0-1 Harrogate
Crewe preview: Team ponder goalkeeping change
Crewe, on the other hand, are reaping rewards from Josh March's impressive recent form, with the player boasting seven goal involvements in 10 starts.
With no clean sheets since mid-August, Lee Bell may be tempted to switch things up.
Predicted lineup: Booth (GK), Billington, Demetriou, Golding, Finney, Sanders, Thomas, O'Reilly, Holicek, Agius & March
Last five results
- Crewe 2-1 Notts County
- Barrow 1-0 Crewe
- Crewe 1-2 Barnet
- Colchester 1-1 Crewe
- Crewe 7-1 Chesterfield
Player to watch: Josh March
Josh March has enjoyed a tremendous start to the season, enjoying seven goal contributions across his 10 League Two appearances. With that in mind, he is the main man to watch this Monday night.