Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Barrow
Match Time & Date:
20/01/2024
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Crewe
After sharing the spoils with Sutton at the weekend, Barrow will look to climb to the automatic promotion berth when they face fellow promotion-chasing side Crewe on Saturday afternoon. The Bluebirds have yet to suffer a loss at home this season (6-6-0), which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Crewe. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the round 29 derby.
The Railwaymen, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win. Crewe aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but beating Barrow at Holker Street is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Crewe forward Courtney Baker-Richardson is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Swindon Town.
Highlighted Team (Barrow):
Founded back in 1901, Barrow is an English club that competes in the League two, the fourth tier of the English football system. The Bluebirds are well known for their blue shirts with white details, but yellow is the dominant colour of their away jersey. Barrow play home games at Holker Street, the stadium which can hold up to 5,045 spectators.
The venue was opened in 1909, and it has to be noted that no fewer than 16,874 people attended the FA Cup match between Barrow and Swansea in January, 1954. The Bluebirds have won two FA Trophies (1989/90, 2009/10), with the team lifting the Lancashire Senior Cup trophy in the 1954/55.
The likes of James Bell, Jim Collins, Andy McLaren, Jimmy Mulholland, Jackie Robertson, Barry Diamond, and George King are the most notable footballers who played for Barrow in the past. It has to be noted that the Bluebirds have never competed in the English top flight.
