'Rise to the occasion' – Notts County vs Crewe Alexandra prediction: The72

03/20/2025 05:35 AM

Notts County and Crewe Alexandra face off in a key League Two clash on Saturday, with both sides desperate to return to form in a crucial game.

Notts County are sitting fairly comfortably in the top seven, but a defeat here could see them looking over their shoulders – especially as Crewe Alexandra would move just one point behind them.

A win for the Magpies could potentially take them into the automatic promotion places, highlighting just how tight the league table is.

Last time out, Stuart Maynard’s side lost 2-1 to Chesterfield.

Meanwhile, Crewe Alexandra’s dip in results has seen them slip out of the play-off places. That makes this a must-win game for them if they want to stay in the race for promotion.

The Railwaymen are now sat in 8th after three games without a win. They have drawn two and lost one in this short run.

Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…

Mac Whittaker

“This is a massive game, where a win could mean so much to both teams.

“Crewe Alexandra, who have just fallen out of the play-off spots, need a response, and this feels like a game where they could rise to the occasion.

“Notts County have been solid for most of the season, but their recent form hasn’t been convincing. With so much at stake and both teams struggling for results, this could be a tense and unpredictable contest. Crewe might just have enough to edge it.”

Prediction: Notts County 1-2 Crewe Alexandra

James Ray

“Three defeats in the last four games has made for a concerning wobble for Notts County at the wrong time in the season. It’s been a good year for the Magpies and it would be a real shame for them to fall away now after so many positives.

“Back-to-back defeats at Meadow Lane haven’t helped ease worries but Crewe Alexandra aren’t exactly flying.

“Both sides need the three points for their promotion bids but I just wonder if the stakes of this game and recent form could lead to a bit of a nervy tie.

“All in all, I see the points being shared.”

Prediction: Notts County 1-1 Crewe Alexandra

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