Exeter City vs Crewe
Next match: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 β’ 18:45 UTC+3 β’ Round 12 β’ St James Park β’ βοΈ 11.2Β°C, 5 km/h overcast
π― PredictLix Predictions
| Market | Tip | Confidence | Probability | Odds | Bookmaker | Market implied | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) | Home | 76% | 35.6% | 2.49 | Dafabet | 38.8% | -3.2 pp |
| Double Chance | 12 | 69% | 68.4% | β | β | 72.9% | -4.5 pp |
| BTTS | No | 81% | 49.4% | β | β | β | β |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Under 2.5 | 84% | 54.6% | β | β | β | β |
| Correct Score | 1-0 | 64% | 7.7% | β | β | β | β |
| Draw (value pick) | Draw | 61% | 27.1% | 3.45 | Dafabet | 27.1% | 0 pp |
| Corners O/U 9.5 (~9.9 exp.) | Over 9.5 | 61% | 52.9% | β | β | β | β |
β½ Model expected goals: Exeter City 1.42 β 1.13 Crewe Β· expected total 2.55
π§ Match Preview
Form reads WWLDL for Exeter and WWDWD for Crewe, so the away side carry the steadier recent run. The goal numbers tell a more mixed story: recent expected goals sit at just 0.7 for Exeter and 1.33 for Crewe, yet the match-level expected goals favour the hosts at 1.4189 against 1.1343. No injuries are listed for either squad, so both should be close to full strength. The head-to-head is tight and low-scoring, with the last five meetings producing 1-1, 1-1, 1-2, 1-0 and 1-2.
That pattern supports the unders angle: Under 2.5 lands at 54.6 percent, and BTTS No at 49.4 percent. The correct-score model points to 1-0 at 9.8 percent, with 2-1 at 8.89 and 2-0 at 7.84. Corners look lively, with Over 9.5 at 52.9 percent on an expected 9.9.
Value may hide in the double chance 12 at 68.4 percent if you want to insure the home lean, while the draw at 27.1 percent is the honest risk here. Crewe's table position and form mean Exeter's 35.6 percent win probability is no certainty, so treat the home tip as a lean rather than a lock.
Updated 16 Oct 2026, 04:10 UTC+3 β refreshed when the underlying data changes.
π What Drives the Prediction
Exeter City
Crewe
Headline inputs behind this prediction. The full model combines 20+ weighted factors β each published with an evidence level (AβD) in How we predict β including proprietary signals and calibration we don't publish, into the final probabilities.
π Team Trends
Exeter City
Crewe
Streaks run from the most recent match; ratios cover each team's last 6 matches in all competitions.
π League Benchmarks β League Two
Exeter City
Crewe
Rank among 24 League Two teams. Attack, defence and clean sheets β season league stats; BTTS and Over 2.5 rates β last 6 matches, all competitions. Only top-3 and bottom-2 marks are shown.
π Home vs Away Records
Exeter City at home Β· Crewe away β the split that matters for this fixture.
Exeter City (home)
Crewe (away)
Season record of the home team at its own ground against the away team's record on the road.
π― Most Likely Scorelines
The five most probable exact scores for THIS fixture β computed from both teams' expected goals (score matrix), not generic league stats.
βοΈ Head-to-Head
Crewe 1 win Β· 2 draws Β· Exeter City 5 wins Β· avg 2.5 goals Β· BTTS in 4 of 8
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2020 | Exeter City | 1β1 | Crewe | League Two |
| 05 Oct 2019 | Crewe | 1β1 | Exeter City | League Two |
| 23 Feb 2019 | Crewe | 1β2 | Exeter City | League Two |
| 15 Dec 2018 | Exeter City | 1β0 | Crewe | League Two |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Crewe | 1β2 | Exeter City | League Two |
| 16 Sep 2017 | Exeter City | 3β0 | Crewe | League Two |
| 04 Feb 2017 | Exeter City | 4β0 | Crewe | League Two |
| 10 Sep 2016 | Crewe | 2β0 | Exeter City | League Two |
π Recent Form
Exeter City
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | Shrewsbury | Away | 1β0 | W |
| 03/10 | Rotherham | Home | 1β0 | W |
| 26/09 | Bristol Rovers | Away | 0β1 | L |
| 19/09 | Tranmere | Home | 0β0 | D |
| 12/09 | Port Vale | Away | 0β1 | L |
Crewe
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | Swindon Town | Away | 1β0 | W |
| 03/10 | Bristol Rovers | Home | 3β1 | W |
| 26/09 | Rotherham | Away | 1β1 | D |
| 22/09 | Aston Villa U21 | Home | 4β1 | W |
| 19/09 | Shrewsbury | Home | 1β1 | D |
π Season Comparison β League Two
Exeter City #14 Β· 12 pts β Crewe #3 Β· 18 pts
Exeter City
Crewe
β±οΈ Goal Timing (season)
Exeter City
Crewe
Goals by 15-minute intervals this season. Late-game scoring patterns matter for live and "goal in last 15 minutes" markets.
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