Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21 | Prediction | EFL Trophy | 22/09

Published: 19 Sept 2026Updated: 19 Sept 2026

England - EFL Trophy

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22 Sept 2026 14:00

Crewe Alexandra and Aston Villa U21 face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Trophy season. The game takes place at Alexandra Stadium on Tuesday, 22/09/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for The Railwaymen vs The Villans, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Double Chance: Crewe Alexandra or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Crewe Alexandra or Draw · @ 1.05

1.05

Confidence

75%

Last updated: 20-09-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Crewe Alexandra to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21 match is Crewe Alexandra to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Crewe Alexandra, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Aston Villa U21, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Crewe Alexandra and Aston Villa U21.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

The Alex preview

Crewe Alexandra comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 15 draws, and 20 losses.

Crewe Alexandra's attack has scored 89 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of Crewe Alexandra is led by Josh March as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tommi O'Reilly, who has contributed with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 74 goals conceded in 60 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.

Crewe Alexandra's Latest Results

The Lions preview

On the other hand, Aston Villa U21 comes into the match having played 1 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.

Aston Villa U21's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.6.

The offence system of Aston Villa U21 is led by Bradley Burrows as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Trai'varn Mulley, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 2.07.

Aston Villa U21's Latest Results