Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Friday 17 April: Coventry City U21 v Crewe Alexandra U21 in the Professional Development League, played at The Alan Higgs Centre Field 1.
Current form
Coventry City U21, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Millwall U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 3.0 conceded per game.
Crewe Alexandra U21, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Queens Park Rangers U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Crewe Alexandra U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.5 for Coventry City U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Coventry City U21 2.0 xG, Crewe Alexandra U21 1.4 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Coventry City U21 51%, draw 22%, Crewe Alexandra U21 28%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Coventry City U21 1–1 Crewe Alexandra U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Coventry City U2151%fair 1.97 · @1.85
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @4.00
Crewe Alexandra U2128%fair 3.64 · @3.10
3.41Expected goals
1.96Coventry City U21 xG
1.45Crewe Alexandra U21 xG
68%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–06%
From our goals model: Coventry City U21 2.0 – 1.4 Crewe Alexandra U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Coventry City U21 to win✓
51%
1.97
1.85
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.30
Draw no bet
Coventry City U21 (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.54
–
Asian handicap
Crewe Alexandra U21 +1 (Asian handicap)
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
–
First team to score
Coventry City U21 to score first
56%
1.80
–
Half-time result
Coventry City U21 ahead at half-time✓
38%
2.60
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coventry City U21 / FT Coventry City U21✓
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.86
–
Recent results
Coventry City U21 – last 6
LLWLLL
13 Apr
vs Millwall U21
1–4
L
7 Apr
vs Huddersfield Town U21
0–2
L
3 Apr
@ Fleetwood Town U21
5–0
W
27 Mar
@ Watford U21
0–6
L
23 Mar
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Brentford U21
0–3
L
1.3Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Crewe Alexandra U21 – last 6
DWLWWD
13 Apr
vs Queens Park Rangers U21
1–1
D
7 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
5–2
W
30 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
23 Mar
vs Colchester United U21
2–0
W
17 Mar
@ Bristol City U21
4–3
W
10 Mar
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coventry City U21 and Crewe Alexandra U21.
What is the prediction for Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
On our numbers Coventry City U21 have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Crewe Alexandra U21 28%.
How many goals will there be in Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Our predicted score is Coventry City U21 1–1 Crewe Alexandra U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21?
Coventry City U21 vs Crewe Alexandra U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at The Alan Higgs Centre Field 1.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
