FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 18 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Crewe Alexandra at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2006, with Crewe Alex. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 27 OctCheltenham T.2 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 02 JanCheltenham T.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 12 SepCrewe Alex.3 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2002/2003Thu 26 DecCheltenham T.0 - 4Crewe Alex.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 27 AugCrewe Alex.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Railwaymen have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Cheltenham T.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Robins have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 43 matches. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 48 points from 43 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.631212710
Cheltenham T.6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from The Alexandra Stadium with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.