Crewe vs Sunderland Match Preview

Crewe is ranked at 11th place with 43 points and comes after two wins a draw and two losses over the last five matches. This inconsistent period did not allow them to climb higher in ranks and they still sit six points below the playoff zone, while also playing one game more than the teams above. They have the third-worst defense from the top half teams conceding 37 goals in 30 matches and also have a positive goal difference of only 2 goals the lowest in the whole league. Finney will not be able to play here and Dale is not expected to be on the pitch from the start. That is a big blow as with this duo they lose 14 goals and 3 assists.

Sunderland, on the other hand, is ranked at 5th place with 50 points and comes after three wins a draw, and a loss over the last five matches. After a three-game winless streak where they collected two draws and a loss now, they won the last three duels in a row and climbed in the play-off zone. A win here would not only consolidate their position in the top six but also put pressure on the first two spots which give a direct ticket for the Championship.

Their best feature so far has been their defense with only 24 goals conceded until now which makes them the best in the league. Wyke is on fire for them having scored 18 goals so far and is expected to play alongside O'Brien in the attack.

In conclusion, I think Sunderland can win this match or get at least a draw. Crewe is not having a great moment right now and having to play without their best two scorers against the most solid defense I see things difficult for them. Sunderland will be able to play pretty much with their best men here and I just do not see them losing this one despite being on the road.