FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Walsall fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Walsall at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 14 wins, and Walsall have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Mon 24 MarWalsall1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Saddlers have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crewe Alex. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 2 games have yielded only 0 points. Walsall are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.62049126
Walsall61237115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crewe Alex. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Walsall Not won in previous 2 away matches.