Barnsley vs Crewe — Tips & Analysis

Crewe +1: Barnsley are the team in trouble here, and that is why we are with Crewe. Barnsley have not won any of their last seven home games, taking three ties and four losses at Oakwell. They score under a goal a game and their matches have had about 2 goals in them. They have tied six of their last 14 games, so level is their normal night. Crewe come from a division below, but they have won all three of their competitive games so far, 1-0, 1-0 and 2-1. They let in one goal in those three games. They do not create much, just over a goal a game, and they defend their box well. They will not be scared of this. Neither side beats anyone heavily either. Barnsley have won by 2 or more in only 1 of their last 14 games. So this has the look of a tight, tense cup tie that could go to penalties, and 1-1 is our read of the 90 minutes. Crewe staying with them is the likeliest outcome by some way. Two things could spoil it. Crewe have a centre-back suspended, which is the last thing a team defending deep needs. Barnsley have also won 7 of the last 10 meetings between the clubs, so the history is against us. Crewe are still the side we want.