Notts County will host Crewe Alexandra on March 22, 2025, as part of the 38th round of the English League Two, with both teams eager to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Known as the oldest professional football club in the world, Notts County is striving for recognition and success after facing ups and downs over recent seasons. Last year's performance saw them secure fourteenth place. Despite this historical significance, they are enduring a tough campaign this March following consecutive losses against Barrow and AFC Wimbledon, alongside a recent win against Grimsby. Yet, another defeat from Chesterfield has left the team questioning their form. Their current record includes three victories, one draw, and two defeats out of their last six League Two matches, scoring eight goals and conceding six.
Meanwhile, Crewe Alexandra, who has never risen above the Championship, has faced struggles of its own. After managing to finish sixth last season but failing to advance through the playoffs, they have now entered what seems like another phase of inconsistency. Recently, they suffered from six winless matches but managed victories over Barrow and Chesterfield. Nonetheless, they also experienced crushing defeats, including one against Fleetwood Town, and had consequent draws with Salford City and Doncaster.
The upcoming match holds significance for both clubs as they currently sit at opposing ends of the League Two standings. Notts County is tentatively positioned at number five with 61 points, whereas Crewe is right behind at number eight with 57 points after 37 games. Each component of their match plans is influenced by both their performances and strategies as they look to force their way higher up the table.
Statistics show Notts County's home games have often favored low-scoring outcomes. For those enthusiastic about betting on this fixture, historical data reveals several interesting points:
- Notts County has recorded under 3.5 goals across 16 of their last home matches.
- Crewe has found the back of the net significantly less, with under 3.5 goals in 23 of their last 25 away games.
- Interestingly, both teams have scored frequently, with both scoring in the last four consecutive meetings between them.
The previous encounters amplifying the stakes come with Crewe's notable winning streak over Notts County, notching four consecutive wins against them, which spurs Notts County's motivation to break this trend. "The 2-0 win in November marked the fourth consecutive victory for Crewe," showcased their recent dominance.
Alassana Jatta has emerged as a key player for Notts County this season, accumulating 17 goals, which adds to the anticipation surrounding the goals of the match. On average, Notts County nets around 1.51 goals per match but has been letting in 1.05 as well, mirroring the potential risk for teams during high-stakes clashes.
The betting consensus seems to favor low total goals scored, with predictions hinting at something along the lines of under 2.5 goals being quite feasible for this encounter. Despite Notts County being labeled as favorites, the fluctuated forms of both teams suggest the clash could become quite competitive.
Both clubs seem aware of how much is on the line at this stage of the season with the playoffs within their reach; failure here could be detrimental. Fans are hopeful for their teams to perform and deliver thrilling football whilst seeking to climb higher on the league table. With Crewe having historically gotten the best of Notts County, the question remains whether Notts can bounce back and reclaim mastery over their rivals at Meadow Lane.