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Doncaster v Crewe

Below is a full Doncaster v Crewe betting preview, accompanied by betting tips, predictions, team news, and best bets as well as a Cheat Sheet covering the proceedings.

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Doncaster head into this second leg encounter with the relative comfort of a two-goal lead following their 2-0 success in the opening leg away to Crewe on Bank Holiday Monday. They look to have one foot already at Wembley ahead of the play-off final on May 19^th, where one of Crawley or MK Dons will await the winner of this tie.

Although many may suggest form counts for nothing heading into the play-offs, that myth proved untrue as in-form Rovers, now unbeaten in 13, showcased their class to overcome an opponent with only two wins in 13 to their name.

Doncaster v Crewe Best Bets

➡️ Doncaster to win @ 1.62 on Betfair
➡️ Over 0.5 Doncaster first half goals @ 1.60 on Betfair

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📂 Doncaster v Crewe Cheat Sheet

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⚔️ Doncaster v Crewe Rovers Head-to-Head

Monday’s match was the third meeting of the season between these clubs, with Doncaster now holding the edge on two wins compared to Crewe’s one. Grant McCann’s side have scored exactly two goals in all three, and gaining a fourth here would secure their first trip to Wembley since 2008.

The Alex’s one solitary triumph in this season’s head-to-head battle was a 3-2 success in November; a match where they scored a 92nd-minute winner. They did however win 2-0 away to the South Yorkshire side as recently as April 2023, which offers them hope of a second-leg revival.

That said, it was a convincing victory in the first leg for Donny and if they can establish as firm of a grip on proceedings this time around it feels very unlikely that Crewe will re-ignite the tie.

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📊 Doncaster Form and Stats

Victory at Gresty Road on Monday made it 11 wins in Doncaster’s previous 13 games. An away draw at Bradford, when conceding very late when leading, and a 2-2 draw at Gillingham, where they led 2-0 until losing their goalkeeper to a red card, are the only games they haven’t won in that run.

The xG from the opening play-off clash was in favour of the conquering side but the figures of 0.72-0.84 suggest a closer score would’ve been a fairer outcome. McCann acknowledged they took time to settle into the match and only gained full control after taking the lead. It was also their third straight game scoring a goal in both the first and second half in the match.

Rovers, who were three places above the relegation zone with only 12 games of the season remaining, simply have that winning feeling. They have forgotten what it is like to lose a match. Although leading 2-0 going into the second leg, McCann insists they’ll go at Crewe and not necessarily defend their advantage.

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📊 Crewe Form and Stats

For all that Doncaster are winning for fun, Crewe have had two separate four-match winning sequences across the season in November and January respectively, yet one win in their past ten tempers strong enthusiasm of turning this 2-0 deficit around. Over their previous eight matches in all competitions, they’ve failed to score in six.

What will afford them some hope is the fact they have proved they can score goals away from home. Across the league season, Lee Bell’s side have travelled to top-eight clubs such as champions Stockport, promoted Wrexham, Crawley and Barrow and not only avoided defeat but also scored at least three goals in the process.

Rediscovering this type of form is not straightforward, particularly with the manager highlighting the amount of injuries they’re currently dealing with. Two notable absentees are first-choice keeper Tom Booth and also their key defender and captain Luke Offord. Lee Bell highlighted a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal following the last match, however, they have outperformed their xG this season by 4.37 over the league campaign.

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💰 Doncaster v Crewe Best Bets 

Although the gamestate suggests Crewe need the win, this should play right into the hands of Doncaster. They are a winning machine right now and they’ll be coming up against a rather desperate opponent that will have to take some risks here to get back into the tie. Rovers to win at 1.62 on Betfair catches the eye.

We managed a nice winner on Donny first half goals in the first leg and we’re happy to go back in again to settle the tie in front of their own fans by backing over 1.5 Doncaster first half goals at 1.60 on Betfair.

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* I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets.

* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.

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