Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Crewe
Match Time & Date:
22/02/2025
13:30
Prediction: 1-0
Barrow
Crewe welcome Barrow to their Alexandra Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting League Two game. The Railwaymen have failed to win the last six league matches, but they are still seen as slim favourites to beat the Bluebirds. Defender Ryan Cooney serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a goalless draw with Gillingham, while forward Shilow Tracey is rated doubtful for Saturday’s clash.
Barrow, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 3-2 loss to Cheltenham Town and given their three-game losing run on the road, there is a big value in betting on Crewe. Andy Whing has a luxury to field the best possible side against Crewe, with forward Emile Acquah pushing for a start. When the two teams met at Holker Street earlier this season, Barrow defeated Crewe 1-0, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Team (Crewe):
Crewe Aleandra are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at Gresty Road. The stadium was built in 1906, and it can hold up to 10,153 spectators. Founded back in 1877, Crewe Alexandra play their home games in red shirts and white shorts, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Railwaymen played their first game against North Staffs in 1877, with the two teams sharing the spoils (1-1) at Alexandra Recreation Ground. Nowadays, Crewe compete in the League 2 where they take on their main rivals Port Vale. In 2014 a match between the two sides resulted in violence and arrests. The likes of Wrexham, Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Stoke City are considered the club’s rivals as well.
In 2013 Crewe Alexandra clinched the Football League Trophy as they defeated Southend United 2-0 in the title game at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Max Clayton and Luke Murphy helped the Railwaymen clinch their first and only Football League Trophy.
