FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 23 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Walsall play host to Crewe Alexandra at Banks's Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 5 of the 30 games.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was just over four years ago, in February 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 08 DecCrewe Alex.0 - 0WalsallLGE1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebWalsall1-1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2003/2004Mon 25 AugCrewe Alex.1 - 0WalsallCHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 DecWalsall2 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 SepCrewe Alex.2 - 1WalsallCHMP
1999/2000Sat 22 JanCrewe Alex.2 - 3WalsallCHMP
1999/2000Sat 21 AugWalsall1 - 4Crewe Alex.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 56 points from their 37 games so far. Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 39 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6213677
Crewe Alex.6222648

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are not exactly setting the world alight at Banks's Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Crewe Alex. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.