Crewe Alexandra vs Charlton Athletic Match Analysis and Prediction

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Charlton Athletic will be looking for a victory that will move them closer towards the mid-table positions when they travel to face Crewe Alexandra in Wednesday’s League One fixture.

However, with Crewe currently sitting 23rd in the standing, they can move to within eight points of their opponents with a victory at the Mornflake Stadium.

On record, Charlton only getting defeated by a 1-0 scoreline by Premier League outfit Norwich City can be regarded as a credible result, but Johnnie Jackson was visibly disappointed after the end of the game.

Jackson’s side had more than matches their more capable opponents, wasting at least two important opportunities to inflict more misery on the Canaries, but they eventually fell to a late goal.

Sitting down to remember and reflect on the game, Jackson will with no doubt take the positives, but his huge task ahead of this contest may be trying to lift his players after playing Norwich so close.

The Addicks have now lost three of their last four matches by a solitary goal, their only victory during that period coming by the same scoreline in the EFL Trophy.

While there is still a smooth feeling of positive at The Valley under Jackson, he is aware of his team’s need to get back to winning ways in the third division to remain with an outside chance of the playoffs.

The top six spot will not be on their focuss if they lose to Crewe on Wednesday with their hosts on a relative high having moved to within seven points of safety.

Despite losing 4-1 to Burton Albion in their last league game, David Artell’s side have recently recorded important victories over Lincoln City and Morecambe respectively.

During the opening month, Charlton won 2-0 in the corresponding fixture courtesy of goals fro Jayden Stockley and Diallang Jaiyesimi.

Crewe Alexandra vs Charlton Athletic head to head

The two clubs have previously met on seven occasions in all competitions, where Charlton have won 6 while Crewe have not won, and they have drawn once. Charlton have scored 15 goals and conceded 4. Charlton have won two and they have drawn once in their last three League One encounters.

Crewe Alexandra 0-2 Charlton Athletic 02/11/99

Charlton Athletic 1-0 Crewe Alexandra 15/01/00

Crewe Alexandra 0-2 Charlton Athletic 12/09/20

Charlton Athletic 2-2 Crewe Alexandra 27/04/21

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Crewe Alexandra 28/08/21

Crewe Alexandra latest home form

Crewe have recently been on a good run of from at home, but they seem to be losing on the same, as they have lost their last two matches. They lost their last match at home 4-2 to Rotherham United in the EFL Trophy. They have won three of their last five.

Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Gillingham 20/11/21

Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Doncaster Rovers 01/12/21

Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Lincoln City 07/12/21

Crewe Alexandra 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday 11/12/21

Crewe Alexandra 2-4 Rotherham United 04/01/22

Crewe Alexandra latest away form

Crewe have been on a poor run of form on the road, as they have won just one of their last seven away matches. They recently managed to defeat Morecambe 2-1. They lost four of their last five away matches, scoring 6 goals and conceded 12 in the last five.

Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Crewe Alexandra 12/11/21

AFC Wimbledon 3-2 Crewe Alexandra 23/11/21

Ipswich Town 2-1 Crewe Alexandra 28/11/21

Morecambe 1-2 Crewe Alexandra 29/12/21

Burton Albion 4-1 Crewe Alexandra 01/01/22

Charlton Athletic latest home form

Charlton lost their last game at home 1-0 to Norwich City in the FA Cup. However, They have been on a relatively good form at home, having won three of their last five. They lost their last league game at home 1-0 to Wycombe Wanderers on the first day of the new year.

Charlton Athletic 2-1 Aston Villa U21 30/11/21

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Ipswich Town 07/12/21

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Cambridge United 11/12/21

Charlton Athletic 0-1 Wycombe Wanderers 01/01/22

Charlton Athletic 0-1 Norwich City 09/01/22

Charlton Athletic latest away form

Charlton have recently been on a relatively good form on the road, as they have lost two of their last five. However, they lost their last league away match 1-0 to Plymouth Argyle. They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches on the road.

Burton Albion 0-1 Charlton Athletic 13/11/21

Morecambe 2-2 Charlton Athletic 23/11/21

Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Charlton Athletic 27/11/21

Gateshead 0-2 Charlton Athletic 03/12/21

Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Charlton Athletic 18/12/21

Crewe Alexandra news

Despite making changes to play against Rotherham United, Artell will likely retain a similar team to the one that started against Burton.

Scott Robertson is likely to be recalled in midfield as a potential replacement for Oliver Finney, while Kanye Ramsey should retain his spot at right-back after recently returning from injury.

Charlton Athletic news

Jackson will hope that Conor Washington is ready to return after a hamstring issue, while Stockley is likely to be absent again.

Corey Blackett-Taylor and Chris Gunter are both alternatives in attack and defence respectively if Jackson wants to introduce fresh legs, while Jonathan Leko is likely to drop down to the substitutes’ bench.

Prediction and Odds

Charlton showcased a good game against Norwich at the weekend, and they should have more confidence and quality to avoid a relegation battle.

Meanwhile, Crewe will be looking for their first victory over their opponents, which could make the game an interesting one, and hence, a draw or an away win.

Odds: 1 2.60 X 3.05 2 2.35