Crewe Alexandra aim to stay in the playoffs berth as they host struggling Tranmere Rovers. As Tranmere do not seem to be at their sharpest, our prediction points toward 1-0 home win. Despite missing Lankester, Tracey, Tezgel, and Tabiner, Crewe showed plenty of resilience in their 2-1 win over Swindon Town, extending a solid run of form. The Railwaymen's home numbers remain impressive: 2.00 points per game, a 60% home win rate, and just 0.60 goals conceded per match at the Mornflake Stadium. Their underlying figures also point to stability, with 1.13 xG at home and a slightly elevated 1.72 xGA, though recent performances suggest improved defensive organisation.
Tranmere, on the other hand, travel to Cheshire after a demoralizing 5-0 loss to Notts County, and with just 0.60 points per game across all venues. Their defence continues to be a major issue—conceding 1.60 goals on average both home and away—while their attack lacks consistency, failing to score in 50% of matches overall. Ironside and Norman are pushing for starts, but even with changes, form remains a concern.
Crewe hold the edge in both momentum and structure, and with a 47% H2H win share, they approach this matchup as deserved favourites. Given their fine home form (2.00 PPG) and Tranmere’s poor overall run, Home Win is our main betting tip for this League Two matchup. Additionally, Under 3.5 goals and Crewe to Win to Nil bets seem appealing.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Crewe vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Crewe 1 - 0 Tranmere
Crewe vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Emre Tezgel @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Emre Tezgel @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Crewe 0 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Crewe +1 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Crewe to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Crewe to Win/Crewe to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Crewe - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferCrewe Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlw | 1.80 |
| Home | dwwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | lddww | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.72 | 1.51 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwll | 0.60 |
| Home | lllwl | 0.60 |
| Away | wllll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.52 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.37 | 1.61 |
Crewe vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Crewe (47%)
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Tranmere (40%)
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