Crewe travel to Blundell Park this weekend, where they will attempt to defeat Grimsby. The Mariners have won all of the last three meetings between the two sides, with this weekend’s visitors failing to score.
Grimsby
So far this campaign, Grimsby have performed to an average standard in attack, netting just 27 goals, yet they have struggled defensively, conceding 32. The Mariners have drawn the second highest number of games this season, eight, and they’ve only won four times in 20 games. This has put the side in 20th, on 20 points.
Having said that, the Mariners have found their feet in recent weeks and they are unbeaten in four League Two matches. The most recent of those was a 1-1 away draw to MK Dons. The visitors took an early lead and continued to oppose a threat on the break, but they couldn’t add to their goal tally.
Crewe
The Railwaymen have been excellent this season, winning ten of their 19 games and only losing three times. This has put Crewe in fifth place, with their attacking approach causing every opponent issues. They score the second highest average number of goals per game, 2.11, which often helps them overcome stiff opposition. They’ve also only suffered 28 goals all season.
Last time out, Crewe were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to bottom place, Sutton. The visitors were complacent in front of goal, which ultimately cost Lee Bell’s team.
Verdict?
Grimsby have actually picked up all of their victories at home this season, and they’ve only lost three times in ten games. Whereas, Crewe have only lost twice on the road, winning three times in nine games. A draw is likely, but Crewe should have enough quality to pick up three points.
The final prediction is Grimsby 1-2 Crewe.
