Barnsley
Crewe Alexandra
Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction
Why we picked this for Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
Over 2.5 goals is an analyst pick for Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra (EFL Trophy): it goes against the recent numbers below, so it carries no confidence figure. In their last 5 matches, Barnsley's games produced 1.8 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. Crewe Alexandra's games averaged 1.6, with 1 of 5 over the line. The recent numbers point the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games of these two teams went over 2.5. Recent results can mislead when the teams have been playing very different opposition (another league, much stronger or much weaker sides), and here the analyst expects this match to play differently.
History between the two sides fits the pick too: 2 of 2 recent meetings went over 2.5. Treat it as a judgement call rather than a pick backed by the numbers. The match ended 3-2, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 2 meetings
Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2022 | Barnsley | Crewe Alexandra | 3-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jan 05, 2020 | Crewe Alexandra | Barnsley | 1-3 | Over 2.5✓ |