Match details. EFL Trophy. Kick-off is Tue 6 Oct, 19:00 Lagos time.
Form. Blackpool FC have won three, drawn two and lost five of their last ten, 1.1 points a game. Their last five, newest first: L L D L L. Crewe Alexandra have won three, drawn six and lost one of their last ten, 1.5 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W D W D D.
The numbers. Blackpool FC score two and concede 2.2 a game in their last five at home, with one clean sheet. Blackpool FC average 7.5 shots (3.2 on target) and 1.7 cards a game. Crewe Alexandra score 1.6 and concede 1.1 a game over their last ten, with two clean sheets. Crewe Alexandra average 7.7 shots (2.8 on target) and 1.2 cards a game.
The case against. Crewe Alexandra's record still gives them 37% to win.
The read. Blackpool FC to win. An open game. Their goals for and against make Crewe Alexandra the likelier winners; Crewe Alexandra are the stronger side on form and the table. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 62%.
The bets. No bet yet: nothing I'd back is priced yet. Leave: Under 4.5 Goals (Blackpool FC are a clear winner, no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (Blackpool FC are a clear winner, no Unders). Predicted score: Blackpool FC 2-1 Crewe Alexandra (7% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and an open game).