Match Overview
Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra face off in a crucial League 2 match that could impact their standings significantly. Bradford City, with a higher average CompaScore Rating of 1271.53, appears to have the upper hand against Crewe Alexandra's 1077.56. However, Crewe's resilience and ability to perform under pressure make them a formidable opponent.
Odds Analysis
The average odds suggest Bradford City is favored to win, with odds of 1.79 compared to Crewe Alexandra's 4.37. The probability of a draw stands at 3.59. This translates to a 55.87% chance of a home win, 22.28% for a draw, and 21.85% for an away win. Given Bradford's superior form and home advantage, they are expected to secure the victory.
Team Analysis
Bradford City
- Form: Bradford City has shown consistent performance with an average of 1.33 goals per match and a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.82 goals per game.
- Strengths: Strong possession (51.26%) and effective dribbling (successful dribbles at 11.9 per match).
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to dangerous own half losses (4.41 per match).
Crewe Alexandra
- Form: Crewe Alexandra averages 1.15 goals per match but concedes 1 goal per game, indicating a balanced but less potent attack.
- Strengths: High dribble success rate (15.77 per match) and competitive duels.
- Weaknesses: Lower possession rate (50.59%) and fewer successful passes.
Head-to-Head
Bradford City has historically performed better against Crewe Alexandra, leveraging their home advantage and tactical superiority.
Tactical Approaches
Bradford City is likely to focus on maintaining possession and exploiting Crewe's defensive gaps, while Crewe may aim to counter-attack and capitalize on Bradford's occasional defensive lapses.
Key Players Spotlight
Bradford City
- Andy Cook: Leading goal scorer with 12 goals, pivotal in Bradford's attacking strategy.
- Richard Smallwood: Key midfielder with significant impact on both ends of the pitch.
Crewe Alexandra
- Jack Lankester: Top scorer with 7 goals, crucial for Crewe's offensive plays.
- Mickey Demetriou: Defensive stalwart, essential for Crewe's backline stability.
Statistical Deep Dive
- Offensive Metrics: Bradford City averages 10.82 shots per match, with 3.9 on target, compared to Crewe's 9.74 shots and 3.54 on target.
- Defensive Metrics: Bradford City's defense is more robust, with fewer goals conceded and higher interception rates.
Prediction and Conclusion
Bradford City is expected to leverage their home advantage and superior form to secure a win. Key factors include Andy Cook's goal-scoring prowess and Bradford's possession strategy. Crewe Alexandra will need to focus on counter-attacks and defensive solidity to challenge Bradford.
Final Score Prediction: Bradford City 2-1 Crewe Alexandra Half Time Score Prediction: Bradford City 1-0 Crewe Alexandra Both Teams to Score Probability: 51.28% Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 46.15%