Crewe vs Barnet Predictions, Team News and Betting Tips

Updated 29 October 2026.

Crewe Alexandra host Barnet at the Alexandra Stadium on Saturday 31 October, kick-off 3pm UK, in a League Two game between the 4th and 2nd-placed sides. Barnet have the division's highest-scoring attack, while Crewe have the 6th fewest goals against per game and have lost their last two league games.

Barnet have scored 27 goals in 12 games, which is 2.25 a match and the most in League Two. Both teams have scored in every one of Barnet's league games. Crewe have scored 16 and conceded 16 in 13 games. We make Barnet the more likely winners at 42%, against 32% for Crewe and 26% for the draw.

How the teams arrive

Crewe Alexandra sit 4th in League Two with 21 points from 13 games, built on five wins, six draws and two defeats. Both of those defeats have come in the last week: 2-0 at Exeter City, then 5-1 at Chesterfield last Saturday. Before them Crewe had won three league games in a row, a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers, a 1-0 win at Swindon and a 3-2 win over Rochdale, after five draws.

Crewe average 3.38 shots on target a game, the 6th fewest in League Two. They concede 1.23 a game and have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their matches, the 6th highest rate. Both teams have scored in 62% of their games, and 31% have gone over 2.5 goals, the 5th lowest.

Barnet are 2nd on 25 points from 12 games, with seven wins, four draws and one defeat. They beat York 3-1 at home on Tuesday, drew 1-1 with Oldham and lost 3-1 at home to Swindon before that. Before the Swindon game came a 2-1 win at Tranmere and a 3-1 win at Bristol Rovers.

Barnet have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and concede 1.42 a game, the 8th most in League Two. They average 4.92 shots on target a game, the 4th most, and 7 corners a game, the most. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 83% of their games, the highest rate in League Two.

Predicted lineups

Crewe Alexandra possible starting lineup:
Booth; Billington, Agius, Offord, Stephenson; Ure, Lunt, Holicek; Gibson, March, McNeill

Barnet possible starting lineup:
Cox; Senior, Collinge, Williams, Crichlow; Gallagher, Comley, Knowles; Lakin, Kanu, Tshimanga

Players to watch

Kabongo Tshimanga has had a shot on target in six straight games for Barnet, averaging two a game, and is 1.44 at Ladbrokes to make it seven.

Charlie Lakin has had two or more shots in eight straight games, averaging 3.4 a game, and is 1.22 at Midnite to go again. Oisín Gallagher has made a tackle in 12 straight games, averaging 2.1 a game, and has had two or more shots in five straight, at 1.75 with Midnite.

For Crewe, Jordan Gibson has had a shot on target in five straight games, averaging 1.2 a game, and is 1.55 at Ladbrokes to extend it. Kyle Ure has made a tackle in five straight games, averaging 2.4 a game.

Match Leaders

Odds and Statz prediction

Barnet are 2.20 at Ladbrokes to win. Crewe are 3.00 at the same firm, and the draw is 3.70 at Coral. We give Barnet a 42% chance, Crewe 32% and the draw 26%.

MarketBest priceStatz chance
Crewe win3.00 (Ladbrokes)32%
Draw3.70 (Coral)26%
Barnet win2.20 (Ladbrokes)42%
Both teams to score1.53 (Ladbrokes)61%
Over 1.5 goals1.20 (Midnite)81%
Over 2.5 goals1.62 (Midnite)58%

We project 1.62 goals for Barnet and 1.41 for Crewe, and give both teams to score a 61% chance. We predict a 1-1 draw, the likeliest single scoreline at 12%, though we make Barnet the more likely winners. 1-2 is next at 9%, then 2-1 at 8%. We give Crewe a 20% chance of a clean sheet and Barnet 24%.

Crewe vs Barnet Questions

What time is Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet in League Two 2026/27 kicks off at 3pm UK on Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Alexandra Stadium. Crewe are 4th on 21 points from 13 games, while Barnet are 2nd on 25 points from 12.

What is the Statz prediction for Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

We predict a 1-1 draw for Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet in League Two 2026/27, the likeliest single scoreline at 12%, though we make Barnet the more likely winners at 42%. 1-2 is the next likeliest score at 9%, then 2-1 at 8%.

Who is favourite in Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

Barnet are the favourites against Crewe Alexandra in League Two 2026/27, and we give them a 42% chance of winning, against 32% for Crewe and 26% for the draw. Barnet are 2nd in the table and Crewe are 4th.

Will both teams score in Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

We give both teams to score in Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet, League Two 2026/27, a 61% chance. Both teams have scored in every one of Barnet's 12 league games this season, and in 62% of Crewe's games.

Where do Crewe Alexandra and Barnet sit in League Two?

Ahead of Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet in League Two 2026/27, Barnet are 2nd on 25 points from 12 games and Crewe are 4th on 21 points from 13. Barnet have won 7, drawn 4 and lost 1, while Crewe have won 5, drawn 6 and lost 2.

Which players are on a shooting run in Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

For Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet in League Two 2026/27, Barnet's Kabongo Tshimanga has had a shot on target in 6 straight league games and Charlie Lakin has had 2 or more shots in 8 straight. For Crewe, Jordan Gibson has had a shot on target in 5 straight games.

What are the predicted lineups for Crewe Alexandra vs Barnet?

For the 3pm UK kick-off on 31 October 2026, Crewe Alexandra's possible starting lineup is Booth; Billington, Agius, Offord, Stephenson; Ure, Lunt, Holicek; Gibson, March, McNeill. Barnet's is Cox; Senior, Collinge, Williams, Crichlow; Gallagher, Comley, Knowles; Lakin, Kanu, Tshimanga.

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