Swindon Town vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction: Away win 37% (10 Oct 2026)

EFL League Two10 October 2026 13:30 CESTCounty Ground, Swindon11°0,7 mm19 km/h

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Swindon TownPossession control

Crewe AlexandraPossession control

The model's lean: 2 · Crewe Alexandra (37%)Soft drawBest value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 2.07 (+13 %)

1 · Swindon Town 35%X 27%37% Crewe Alexandra · 2

35%

27%

37%

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Analysis: Swindon Town – Crewe Alexandra

Marcus Johansson · 2 October 2026 · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

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Possession might be the theme of this match as both Swindon Town and Crewe Alexandra favor controlling the ball, setting the stage for a tactical battle. Yet, with both teams leaning towards possession-based play, it could become a game where patience and precision are paramount. The model slightly favors Crewe Alexandra, with a 37% chance of victory compared to Swindon's 35%, indicating a closely contested affair. The most probable scoreline, 1-1, suggests a draw is not out of the question, aligning with both teams’ tendencies to control the game rather than chase it.

Swindon have shown resilience in their style, but their defensive vulnerabilities are evident. Allowing an expected goals against (xGA) of 1.7 per match could be an Achilles' heel against a Crewe side that edges them in attacking xG with 1.2 per game. Crewe's unbeaten streak of nine league matches further underscores their defensive solidity, making them a tough nut to crack for Swindon's somewhat leaky defense.

The head-to-head record since 2023 is split evenly over four matches, offering little conclusive insight due to the small sample size. However, Crewe's slight edge in recent form and underlying metrics like xPoints and xGA could prove decisive. Both teams to score stands at a 51% chance, suggesting that while goals might be on the cards, neither side is likely to run away with it.

Given the odds and statistical leanings, Crewe Alexandra's unbeaten run combined with their edge in key metrics makes them a value bet. The expected tightness of the match points towards a 1-1 draw, but the subtle advantages Crewe hold could sway the outcome in their favor, making them a tempting proposition for those seeking a payoff from a hard-fought game.

Swindon Town

Form WWLLD

League ranking xG #21xGA #23xT #23xP/match #17Points #11

Key players

Aaron John DrinanFxG 0.50 · xT 0.01
Joseph Oluwagbemiga Mayowa HungboFxG 0.38 · xT 0.04
Jack ThomsonCAMxG 0.00 · xT 0.06

Crewe Alexandra

Form DDDDD

League ranking xG #14xGA #14xT #14xP/match #12Points #8

Key players

Josh MarchFxG 0.32 · xT 0.05
Joe Peter WhiteCAMxG 0.06 · xT 0.03
Luke William OffordCBxG 0.05 · xT 0.08

Match prediction: Swindon Town – Crewe Alexandra

Predicted score matrix

Crewe Alexandra →

Swindon Town →

0–08.7%

0–19.9%

0–26.3%

0–32.6%

0–4+1.0%

1–010.1%

1–113.2%

1–27.9%

1–33.2%

1–4+1.3%

2–06.6%

2–18.1%

2–25.0%

2–32.0%

2–4+0.8%

3–02.7%

3–13.4%

3–22.1%

3–30.9%

3–4+0.3%

4+–01.1%

4+–11.4%

4+–20.9%

4+–30.4%

4+–4+0.1%

Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

Most likely scorelines

1.1-113%
2.1-010%
3.0-110%
4.0-09%
5.2-18%

Expected goals

1,25–1,23

Both teams to score

51%

Over/under goals

Expected goals: 2,5

09%

120%

226%

321%

413%

5+11%

Under 2,555%

@2.07EV+11%

Over 2,545%

@1.74

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01 · 2 legs

Safe

Double chance Crewe Alexandra or draw (X2)63%
Under 3.5 goals76%

02 · 3 legs

Balanced

Double chance Crewe Alexandra or draw (X2)63%
Under 2.5 goals55%
Joshua Thomas March to score19%

03 · 4 legs

Bold

Both teams to score51%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Aaron John Drinan to score29%
Oliver Anthony Clarke to be booked23%

Odds & value

The model's value spots

Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

Under 2.555% probability@2.07PinnacleEV+13%reference odds
Under 0.59% probability@13.00BetsafeEV+13%reference odds
Under 0.59% probability@13.00NordicbetEV+13%reference odds

Bookmaker	1 · Swindon Town	X	2 · Crewe Alexandra
Betsafe	2.52	3.30	2.62
Nordicbet	2.52	3.30	2.62
Pinnacle	2.53	3.42	2.66

Odds updated 4 Oct, 08:36

Statistics

Head-to-head

4 matches

Swindon Town 1Draw 2Crewe Alexandra 1

Goals: 4–2 (⌀ 1,5)

Head-to-head based on League Two data since 2023.

Key facts

Crewe Alexandra are unbeaten in their last 9 league matches.

xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

Swindon Town

Crewe Alexandra

When goals are scored and conceded — 2026

Swindon Town (9–12)

Crewe Alexandra (8–6)

Pass networks

Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

Swindon Town

Crewe Alexandra

xT networks

The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

Swindon Town

Crewe Alexandra

The teams in numbers

Performance	Swindon Town	Crewe Alexandra
Points	11	12
xPoints	9.6	11.5
xG per match	1	1.2
xGA per match	1.7	1.3
xG within 8s of winning the ball	0.16	0.27
xGA within 8s of losing the ball	0.32	0.24

Playing style	Swindon Town	Crewe Alexandra
Build-up efficiency	0.32	0.33
Field tilt	0.39	0.5
xT per match	0.57	0.87
xTA per match	1.1	0.84
Won balls, offensive half	28	23
Pressing intensity	0.22	0.21
Pressing efficiency	0.36	0.33
Pressing efficiency, offensive half	0.33	0.27
Entries into the box per match	10	13
Entries into the box against	15	11
Pass completion %	0.63	0.71
Pass completion % under pressure	0.61	0.68
Passes per match	240	308
Passes against per match	318	319
Switches of play per match	22.1	27.7
Long balls per match	34	34

Set pieces	Swindon Town	Crewe Alexandra
xG from free kicks	0.01	0.04
Corners per match	4.2	5.5
Corners against per match	8.1	4.9
xG per corner	0.02	0.01
xGA per corner against	0.02	0.01
First touch, offensive corners %	0.33	0.39
First touch, defensive corners %	0.52	0.56

Other	Swindon Town	Crewe Alexandra
Throw-in control	0.75	0.69

The goalkeepers	Connor Ripley (Swindon Town)	Tom Booth (Crewe Alexandra)
Saves	33	32
Save %	73%	84%
xG prevented	54%	60%
Claims	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

Teams & more matches this round

Swindon Town

Fixtures, form & tips

Crewe Alexandra

Fixtures, form & tips

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Swindon Town vs Crewe Alexandra according to our model?

The model gives Crewe Alexandra a 37% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Swindon Town 35%, draw 27%, Crewe Alexandra 37%.

What is the most likely scoreline?

The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.

Will both teams score?

The probability of both teams scoring is 51% according to the model.

Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.