Salford City and Crewe Alexandra will meet in the opening round of the new League Two season on Saturday, 2 August.
Will the hosts be able to continue their pre-season form and get the three points or will Crewe get the better of them? Find that out and more from our Salford vs Crewe prediction below, but remember to also check our other League Two predictions.
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Salford vs Crewe prediction: Another draw at hand?
Key stats
- Salford drew in five of their eight pre-season matches going into this season.
- Both teams have scored in seven of the last eight meetings between these two teams.
- Salford City closed the last season on a streak of nine games in a row in which both teams have scored.
- Both teams have scored in six of Salford's eight pre-season games.
Correct score prediction: Salford 1-1 Crewe
These two teams finished last season in close proximity, within seven points of each other, so we can expect a close duel in their opening game on Saturday.
After all, both of their H2H meetings last season ended 1-1, so we wouldn't be too surprised if that's the case in this match as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Salford the more likely winners
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Salford vs Crewe odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is understandable since they enter this game unbeaten during the entire pre-season.
On top of that, Salford were the better team last season, finishing seven points ahead of Crewe and missing the playoffs by just one point, so they are rightfully favoured to win this game.
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Most recent H2Hs: Salford with the advantage
As we already mentioned, both games last season between Salford and Crewe have ended in draws. These teams have only met eight times so far, with Salford having the advantage: 4-2-2.
England League 2 08/03/25
Salford City
Crewe
England League 2 19/10/24
Crewe
Salford City
England League 2 27/01/24
Crewe
Salford City
England League 2 07/10/23
Salford City
Crewe
England League 2 10/03/23
Crewe
Salford City
Salford preview: Hoping to build on their pre-season form
Although Salford only won three of their eight pre-season matches, they also didn't lose any of them. Considering they played some teams from higher leagues, this is a solid sign for them going into next season. Last season, Salford nearly missed out on the playoffs by just one point, so they'll be hoping to take a step further this time around.
Meanwhile, Josh Austerfield is out with an injury ahead of the season opener.
Predicted lineup: Howard (GK), Edwards, Ayina, Cesar, Longelo, Woodburn, Ashley, Henderson, Grant, Stockton & Harris
England League 2 03/05/25
D
Carlisle
2
Salford City
2
England League 2 26/04/25
W
Colchester
1
Salford City
4
England League 2 21/04/25
W
Morecambe
1
Salford City
3
England League 2 18/04/25
L
Accrington Stanley
2
Salford City
1
England League 2 15/04/25
D
Doncaster
1
Salford City
1
Crewe preview: Hoping for a good performance to start the season
After finishing last season on a streak of six games without a win, five of which they lost, Crewe ended up in the middle of the standings in League Two, even though they were on course to fight for the playoffs. They had a solid pre-season, which started with five wins, but they also lost their final two pre-season games.
When it comes to team news, Joel Tabiner will miss this game with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Booth (GK), Billington, Connolly, Demetriou, Finney, Lankester, Holicek, O'Reilly, Moult, Bogle & Tezgel
England League 2 03/05/25
L
Walsall
1
Crewe
0
England League 2 26/04/25
L
Tranmere
2
Crewe
0
England League 2 21/04/25
L
Milton Keynes Dons
1
Crewe
0
England League 2 18/04/25
D
Colchester
0
Crewe
0
England League 2 10/04/25
L
Cheltenham
3
Crewe
2
Player to watch: Cole Stockton
The experienced forward found the back of the net 15 times last season in League Two, which made him Salford's top scorer as they came close to making the playoffs. With that in mind, Stockton is our player to watch in the team's season opener against Crewe.
