Sheffield Utd U21 vs Crewe U21 tips and predictions

Do the stars align for Sheffield Utd U21?

Some of the data suggests that Crewe U21 might be vulnerable at the back. If there are any weaknesses they could be exploited here. Viewers could be treated to an avalanche of goals.

It's first placed Sheffield Utd U21 welcoming 11th placed Crewe U21 in this Professional Development League clash as the home team looks to add to the 41 points between the sides.

A result is well within Sheffield Utd U21's capabilities if they can push the envelope here.

There's a sequence developing ahead of these sides squaring off. The hosts have secured 5 wins in 6 matches. With differing fortunes the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 14 of their last 18 matches home and away. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that would be such a short price. It would be naive to think it will be easy, but Sheffield Utd U21 are not out of the equation.

Sheffield Utd U21 will need to quickly find their top gear to have any chance. The hosts have been making the most of a recent purple patch on their own soil. They have scored two or more goals in 17 of their recent 20 home matches.

Crewe U21 have actually conceded three or more goals in 12 of their last 17 matches. It might be close but no cigar for the unfancied side but they really can do this.

Another reason to pick this home team is that they've won the last 3 matches between the two sides in this rivalry. This looks like a good time for them to build on the head-to-head. Getting another win against the odds looks possible.

Much of the hosts' recent success has been built primarily on their strong attacking play and they'll need to call on that experience if they hope to deny the visitors.

The sportsbooks believe that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Crewe U21. It's all about value though and with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that looks like a good way to extract some value on this occasion.