Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town Prediction

Crawley Town manager Rob Elliott looks to take his side to victory for the first time since taking charge as they host Shrewsbury Town at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday 12th October 2024 in EFL League Two action.

Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town Key Stats

• Crawley Town have scored five goals in six games
• Shrewsbury haven’t won any of their last seven games
• Shrewsbury have conceded 15 goals in their last seven matches

Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Crawley Town come into this game looking to turn around their recent form. They will be hopeful that they can claim their first win under Elliott in this match especially considering Shrewsbury come into this game on even worse form. This is bound to be an interesting contest.

Crawley Town Preview

Crawley Town Predicted Lineup - Jojo Wollacott; Josh Flint, Joy Mukena, Toby Mullarky; Jeremy Kelly, Jay Williams, Bradley Ibrahim, Harry Forster; Ronan Darcy, Junior Quitirna; Will Swan

Coming into this game Crawley are placed 21st in the EFL League One table. This having picked up seven points from nine games.

They started the season off very well however have drastically dipped off in recent weeks failing to win a game since August.

Frustratingly, Crawley have only scored five goals this season. This the lowest of any team in the division. However their defence has been solid only conceding 13 goals. This the second lowest in the bottom half of the table.

Manager Rob Elliott had previously taken Gateshead to a successful start in the National League where they currently sit fourth. He will be hopeful he can turn around this poor form for the Red Devils and potentially push on - away from those relegation spots.

Shrewsbury Town Preview

Shrewsbury Town Predicted Lineup - Toby Savin; Josh Feeney, Aaron Pierre, Morgan Feeney; George Nurse, Funso Ojo, Jordan Rossiter, Alex Gilliead; Jordan Shipley; George Lloyd, John Marquis

Shrewsbury are in a similar position to their opponents this weekend. They have picked up five points in ten games leaving them in 22nd place in the table.

A win here will take them above Crawley but having failed to win any of their last seven games this may be a tough task. They have also conceded the joint second most goals in the division (17). Keeping the ball out of the net here will be a must.

Head To Head Stats: Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town

Believe it or not, there have only ever been six meetings between Crawley Town and Shrewsbury Town.

The majority of games have ended in draws (3) with Shrewsbury picking up two wins while Crawley have only won once.

In fact, Crawley haven’t beaten Shrewsbury since 2011. However Shrewsbury have never won when playing Crawley away. Could either team break their curse here?

11th March 2014 - Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Crawley Town - EFL League One

14th September 2013 - Crawley Town 1-1 Shrewsbury Town - EFL League One

1st April 2013 - Shrewsbury Town 3-0 Crawley Town - EFL League One

8th December 2012 - Crawley Town 2-2 Shrewsbury Town - EFL League One

27th February 2012 - Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Crawley Town - EFL League Two

Betting Tips For Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town

This game is sure to be a close match with both teams surely keen to win and try and get away from those relegation places. The game will be a very even contest.

However, we feel as though Shrewsbury’s defensive weaknesses will cost them. Crawley Town should have enough to come away with a victory.

We are backing Crawley Town To Win in this game. With odds of 6/5, £10 has the potential to return up to £22.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury Town

Crawley Town 1-0 Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury look weak defensively however Crawley don’t tend to score many goals. However, the issues that the away side have at the back could cost them. Crawley will win this game.

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