Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Bradford City

D W W W W

9th place in England League 2

1 - 0

26/08/2023 10:00

Crewe Alexandra

L D W L L

6th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra preview before placing your bet.

Bradford City are currently 9th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Crewe Alexandra sit 6th with 71 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Bradford City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Crewe Alexandra have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Stockport County	92	46	27	11	8	96	48	48
02 Wrexham	88	46	26	10	10	89	52	37
03 Mansfield Town	86	46	24	14	8	90	47	43
04 Milton Keynes Dons	78	46	23	9	14	83	68	15
05 Doncaster Rovers	71	46	21	8	17	73	68	5
06 Crewe Alexandra	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
07 Crawley Town	70	46	21	7	18	73	67	6
08 Barrow	69	46	18	15	13	62	56	6
09 Bradford City	69	46	19	12	15	61	59	2
10 AFC Wimbledon	65	46	17	14	15	64	51	13
11 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	69	73	-4
12 Gillingham	64	46	18	10	18	46	57	-11
13 Harrogate Town	63	46	17	12	17	60	69	-9
14 Notts County	61	46	18	7	21	89	86	3
15 Morecambe	61	46	17	10	19	67	81	-14
16 Tranmere Rovers	57	46	17	6	23	67	70	-3
17 Accrington Stanley	57	46	16	9	21	63	71	-8
18 Newport County	55	46	16	7	23	62	76	-14
19 Swindon Town	54	46	14	12	20	77	83	-6
20 Salford City	51	46	13	12	21	66	82	-16
21 Grimsby Town	49	46	11	16	19	57	74	-17
22 Colchester United	45	46	11	12	23	59	80	-21
23 Sutton United	42	46	9	15	22	59	84	-25
24 Forest Green Rovers	42	46	11	9	26	44	78	-34

Head To Head

03/05/2023 14:45

Crewe Alexandra

3 - 2

Bradford City

ENG L2

27/08/2022 10:00

Bradford City

0 - 0

Crewe Alexandra

ENG L2

31/08/2019 10:00

Crewe Alexandra

2 - 1

Bradford City

ENG L2

28/03/2016 10:00

Crewe Alexandra

0 - 1

Bradford City

ENG L1

14/11/2015 11:00

Bradford City

2 - 0

Crewe Alexandra

ENG L1

03/05/2015 07:15

Crewe Alexandra

0 - 1

Bradford City

ENG L1

Bradford City

50%

Draw

17%

Crewe Alexandra

33%

Bradford City Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 14:45

Stockport County 1 - 1 Bradford City ENG L2

12/08/2023 10:00

Bradford City 2 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

08/08/2023 14:45

Accrington Stanley 1 - 1 Bradford City ENG LC

05/08/2023 10:00

Crawley Town 1 - 0 Bradford City ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Rochdale 1 - 0 Bradford City INT CF

26/07/2023 14:30

Bradford City 3 - 3 Middlesbrough INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Crewe Alexandra

15/08/2023 14:45

Crewe Alexandra 4 - 2 Newport County ENG L2

12/08/2023 10:00

Swindon Town 2 - 2 Crewe Alexandra ENG L2

08/08/2023 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Crewe Alexandra ENG LC

05/08/2023 10:00

Crewe Alexandra 2 - 2 Mansfield Town ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Barnsley 2 - 1 Crewe Alexandra INT CF

25/07/2023 14:30

Runcorn Linnets 0 - 3 Crewe Alexandra INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Bradford City

Crewe Alexandra

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

28 (61%)18 (39%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

27 (55%)22 (45%)

Bradford City

Recent matches

Crewe Alexandra

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bradford City

Crewe Alexandra

Shots

Bradford City

Total shots

12.98 avg / game

Blocked

170 total

Avg. 3.95

Crewe Alexandra

Total shots

11.92 avg / game

Blocked

162 total

Avg. 3.60

Bradford City Pass Crewe Alexandra

Total passes

18228

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

19129

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bradford City

Played games

Crewe Alexandra

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.29

4.96

228

Corners

266

5.43

29.17

1342

Throw-ins

1239

25.29

1.61

Offsides

100

2.04

2.41

111

GK saves

154

3.14

Bradford City

DISCIPLINARY

Crewe Alexandra

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

107

115

2.35

0.07

0.06

12.04

554

Fouls

506

10.33

17.85

821

Tackles

678

13.84

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How We Build the Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra on 26 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bradford City vs Crewe Alexandra Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bradford City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crewe Alexandra's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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