Doncaster Rovers vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction

It’s the international break ladies and gentlemen, but that doesn’t mean we’re giving up on our expert tips, instead we’ve done our research on the remaining EFL fixtures.

We’re taking a look at Saturday’s fixture, where Grant McCann’s Doncaster host Lee Bell’s Crewe Alexandra.

Both sides made the play-off’s last season, and they’ll be looking to do so once more.

Key Stats

• Both sides have won their last two matches
• Doncaster have only lost one in their last four
• Doncaster beat Huddersfield in the EFL trophy

Team Previews, Form, and Standout Players

Both teams have had promising starts to the League Two season, with just three points separating them so far.

Crewe have played one less game than their opponents, and only goal difference is keeping them out of the play-off spots.

Doncaster Rovers Preview

Doncaster Rovers Predicted Line-up - Teddy Sharman-Lowe; Brandon Fleming, Jay McGrath, Owen Bailey, Jamie Sterry; George Broadbent, Harry Clifton, Patrick Kelly; Jordan Gibson, Billy Sharp, Luke Molyneux

Doncaster will be pleased with their team's start to the campaign, and a win against Crewe will make things even sweeter for them. Another three points will see them firmly contesting in the race for automatic promotion.

They beat Grimsby Town 3-0 last time out, in what was an impressive showing.

If Jordan Gibson can continue his great form, with a brace in his last match, he’ll be key.

Crewe Alexandra Preview

Crewe Alexandra Predicted Line-up - Filip Marschall; James Connolly, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Mickey Demetriou; Ryan Cooney, Kian Breckin, Calum Agius, Max Conway, Zac Williams; Shilow Tracey, Jack Lankester

Crewe will be delighted to their start to the season so far, given their game in hand, a win here will really set them up to secure their position in the play-off spots.

They beat Harrogate in the EFL Trophy last time out, and Gillingham 2-0 in their last league match.

Youngsters Filip Marschall and Jamie Knight-Lebel have been excellent, and will likely show their potential in this game.

Head To Head Stats: Doncaster Rovers vs Crewe Alexandra

The two teams have met 26 times since 2006. Among them, Doncaster have won 11, Crewe have won 10.

5 matches have resulted in a draw.

10th May 2024 - Doncaster 0-2 Crewe - League Two Play-offs

6th May 2024 - Crewe 0-2 Doncaster - League Two Play-offs

9th March 2024 - Doncaster 2-0 Crewe - League Two

2th November 2023 - Crewe 3-2 Doncaster - League Two

1st April 2023 - Doncaster 0-2 Crewe - League Two

Betting Tips For Doncaster Rovers vs Crewe Alexandra

Whilst both teams have been pretty evenly matched so far, along with being evenly matched-ish in their head to head record, we think Doncaster’s quality will prove too much for Crewe.

Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp will be key in converting chances, which will see them bypass Crewe’s defence.

We think overall the best value tip is Doncaster Rovers to win, backed up by our research.

Odds of 3/4 on Ladbrokes mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £17.50 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Doncaster Rovers vs Crewe Alexandra

Doncaster Rovers 2-1 Crewe Alexandra

Doncaster Rovers will ensure they win to remain in the race for automatic promotion.

Whilst they’re looking for promotion to league one, we think Birmingham will walk the division above.