Crewe Alexandra vs Chesterfield Predictions

Crewe Alexandra vs Chesterfield predictions for this EFL Trophy. Crewe Alexandra host Chesterfield at Mornflake Stadium on Tuesday night, beginning their EFL Trophy campaign with ambitions of repeating their 2012-13 triumph. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

EFL Trophy | Sep 2 2025 at 7:00 pm UK at Mornflake Stadium

Crewe Alexandra vs Chesterfield Predictions

Can Chesterfield’s firepower expose Crewe’s shaky defence in the EFL Trophy?

• Crewe have lost consecutive matches for the first time this season, conceding four goals across those two games and showing real cracks in their defensive shape.
• Chesterfield’s Dylan Duffy has already contributed to five goals this campaign, doubling his entire output from last season and proving himself a decisive figure in attack.
• Each of the last three meetings between these clubs has ended in an away victory, suggesting home advantage counts for little when these sides clash.

Best Bet for Crewe Alexandra vs Chesterfield

Crewe Alexandra against Chesterfield in the EFL Trophy promises to be a fiery occasion, with both sides desperate to set the tone early in their group campaign. For Crewe, the fixture comes at a difficult time; after a flying start to the season, they have hit the brakes somewhat, with back-to-back defeats that have left fans grumbling. A 1-0 setback at Gillingham could perhaps be excused as an off day, but the home loss to Swindon was more alarming, with the Railwaymen conceding three goals before the half-time whistle. Confidence isn’t sky-high, and supporters are already whispering that another stumble could lead to a full-blown crisis.

On the other hand, Chesterfield travel to Mornflake Stadium in a much brighter mood. They sit in the automatic promotion spots in League Two, which has given their supporters licence to dream about an instant return to higher levels. Although they too have shown moments of fragility — like that thrashing at Gillingham — they’ve also proved they can grind out results, drawing away at Crawley after falling two goals behind. There’s character in that squad, and character can be just as important as technical quality in the rough and tumble of this competition.

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Best Bet for this match

Our Best Bet for Crewe Alexandra vs Chesterfield is Both Teams to Score. This selection stands out as the single tip for this match, chosen ahead of all alternatives. At BettingTips4You, we don’t clutter your head with endless possibilities — we focus on quality not quantity. By sticking to one clear prediction per game, you can judge our accuracy without the smoke and mirrors of multiple suggestions. And in this contest, the logic for BTTS is compelling.

Crewe, for all their struggles, have found goals across the pitch. Players like Calum Agius and Reece Hutchinson have chipped in with multiple strikes, even with Jack Lankester unavailable. They are not short of creativity but seem to lack a ruthless edge at the back, as Swindon ruthlessly exposed. Chesterfield meanwhile have the kind of attacking depth that makes them dangerous from anywhere. Dylan Duffy has been in sparkling form, already registering both goals and assists, while Will Grigg lurks as a seasoned option off the bench.

Defensively, though, both outfits look shaky. Crewe’s goalkeeper Tom Booth endured a torrid outing against Swindon, and Lee Bell is expected to hand Sam Waller the gloves instead. Chesterfield have their own issues, with Janoi Donacien sidelined and vulnerabilities at the back that were highlighted in their 4-1 defeat at Gillingham. That combination of attacking threat and defensive frailty points in one direction: goals at both ends.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington sums it up:

“This is exactly the type of tie where backing Both Teams to Score makes sense — Crewe have leaky moments, Chesterfield love to attack, and the recipe is right for goals.”

It is unlikely to be cagey. Crewe need to prove themselves again in front of their home supporters, which means they’ll have to push forward. Chesterfield, brimming with confidence and armed with form players, will fancy their chances of punishing any lapses. This game has the look of one where neither defence is able to keep things tidy for long.

The most likely correct score here looks to be 2-2. Crewe’s need to respond in front of their fans should produce goals, but Chesterfield’s firepower and resilience on the road make it hard to imagine them leaving empty-handed.

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