FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Gills are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium was just last season, in March 2007, the The Gills carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 DecCrewe Alex.2 - 3GillinghamLGE1
2006/2007Sat 10 MarGillingham1-0Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 07 OctCrewe Alex.4 - 3GillinghamLGE1
2004/2005Sat 16 AprGillingham1 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 20 NovCrewe Alex.4 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 06 DecCrewe Alex.1 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovGillingham2 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 2 goals scored and conceded.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Railwaymen have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Gillingham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 36 points from their 36 games thus far. Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 37 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham61144144
Crewe Alex.6132246

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Gillingham only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.