Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham Prediction

EFL League Two leaders travel to the Mornflake Stadium to take on Crewe Alexandra on Saturday 5th October 2024 looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham Key Stats

• Crewe have conceded 8 goals in 8 games
• Gillingham have won 3 of their last 5 matches
• Gillingham have scored 7 in 5

Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Gillingham look to maintain their lead at the top of the EFL League Two table as they take on Crewe Alexandra who come into this game on good form. This will surely be a close game.

Crewe Alexandra Preview

Crewe Alexandra Predicted Lineup - Filip Marschall; Zac Williams, Mickey Demetriou, Jamie Knight-Lebel; Max Conway, Joel Tabiner, Max Sanders, Ryan Cooney; Jack Lankester, Shilow Tracey; Kane Hemmings

Crewe are currently sat 12th in the league on 13 points from eight games. Although on the surface this doesn’t look amazing they are on a good run of form at the moment turning around their earlier poor form.

They have only conceded nine goals this year however they have only scored eight. Something they will look to change in this match.

Gillingham Preview

Gillingham Predicted Lineup - Glenn Morris; Max Clark, Shadrach Ogie, Max Ehmer, Robbie McKenzie; Armani Little, Ethan Coleman; Jayden Clarke, Jonny Williams, Jack Nolan; Eliott Nevitt

Gillingham have been on top form this season so far. They are currently top of the league with 19 points from nine matches.

They may have only scored 12 goals this year (the second lowest in the top ten of the table) but they have impressively only conceded three goals. This is fewer than any other team in the division.

Head To Head Stats: Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham

This match is set to be the 58th game between Crewe and Gillingham.

Crewe hold a slight advantage in this match having won 24 games to the Gills 23 wins. There have also been 10 draws.

In fact Crewe are unbeaten in three of the last four games against Gillingham. Can they continue that run here?

29th March 2024 - Gillingham 0-0 Crewe Alexandra - EFL League Two

3rd October 2023 - Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Gillingham - EFL League Two

21st March 2023 - Gillingham 2-1 Crewe Alexandra - EFL League Two

8th October 2022 - Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Gillingham - EFL League Two

1st February 2022 - Gillingham 1-0 Crewe Alexandra - EFL League Two

Betting Tips For Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham

This is sure to be a close game however Gillingham’s defence being so strong should prevent Crewe from doing too much in this game. If they can take advantage from their they should win and maintain their stance at the top of the table.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 7/4 for a Gillingham Win in this match. These odds mean that £10 has the potential to return up to £27.50.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Crewe Alexandra vs Gillingham

Crewe Alexandra 0-2 Gillingham

Gillingham should maintain their lead at the top of the table following a win. Their good defence helping them over the line against a Crewe side that despite being in good form aren’t playing exceptionally well.

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