FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Home Park on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 4 of the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in February 2005, with Plymouth Arg. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 26 FebPlymouth Arg.3-0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 DecCrewe Alex.3 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2002/2003Tue 18 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 3Crewe Alex.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 19 OctCrewe Alex.0 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 11 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 28 SepCrewe Alex.3 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 22 AprCrewe Alex.2 - 2Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Pilgrims's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Crewe Alex. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Railwaymen have hit 6 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 4 points from their 7 games thus far. Crewe Alex. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 7 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6105293
Crewe Alex.60337153

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Plymouth Arg. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Pilgrims will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.