Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21 predictions, Sep 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Crewe

Aston Villa U21

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On September 22, 2026, Crewe Alexandra will host Aston Villa U21 in the English EFL Trophy, a matchup that promises tactical intrigue given both teams’ recent performances.

Crewe Alexandra approaches this fixture in a challenging phase, having failed to secure a win in their last five outings. Their struggles have been characterized by difficulties in converting possession into goals, often leaving them vulnerable in defense. They will need to find their rhythm and take advantage of home field to turn their fortunes around.

Aston Villa U21, while slightly better off with one win in their last five matches, are not without their own issues. Their results suggest inconsistent form, but they have shown potential in their attacking play. If they can marshal their creativity and capitalize on defensive lapses from Crewe, they might just exploit their opponents’ vulnerabilities.

The bookmakers see Crewe as favorites with odds of 1.65 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 58.7% according to model predictions. The suggested final score of 2:1 highlights an expectation of a closely contested match. While home advantage does tip the scales slightly, both teams will need to elevate their game to secure a desired outcome.

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Crewe
60.1%		 Draw
21.5%		 Aston Villa U21
18.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.52 4.47 5.05
betsson 1.5 4.05 5.4
MarathonBet 1.48 4.3 5.22
WilliamHill 1.49 4.35 4.95
Pinnacle 1.53 4.51 5.08
Best for US Customers 1.53 4.2 4.7

Latest Results

19.09.26 Crewe Alexandra – Shrewsbury Town – 1:1
12.09.26 Colchester United – Crewe Alexandra – 1:1
05.09.26 Crewe Alexandra – York City – 1:1
01.09.26 Crewe Alexandra – Walsall FC – 2:2
29.08.26 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 0:0		 18.09.26 Aston Villa U21 – Middlesbrough U21 – 2:2
15.09.26 Aston Villa U21 – Real Sociedad B – 5:1
11.09.26 Fulham U21 – Aston Villa U21 – 3:3
02.09.26 Aston Villa U21 – Brøndby U21 – 0:4
28.08.26 Aston Villa U21 – Crystal Palace U21 – 0:2

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
  • Aston Villa U21 could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
  • Recently, Aston Villa U21 has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
  • Bookmakers give the edge to Crewe for this game.
  • These two teams have no recorded direct encounters in recent history.

    • Standings

    Group 1

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Accrington 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Salford 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Sunderland U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 2

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wigan 1 1 0 0 0 3:2 3
    2 Blackpool 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Crewe 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Aston Villa U21 1 0 0 0 1 2:3 0

    Group 3

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Newcastle Utd U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Bradford City 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Rotherham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 York City 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 4

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Chesterfield 1 1 0 0 0 5:3 3
    2 Manchester City U21 2 1 0 0 1 7:6 3
    3 Port Vale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Mansfield 1 0 0 0 1 1:4 0

    Group 5

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Stockport County 1 1 0 0 0 6:3 3
    2 Tranmere 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Shrewsbury 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Everton U21 1 0 0 0 1 3:6 0

    Group 6

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Grimsby 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Notts County 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Burton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Nottingham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 7

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnsley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Oldham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Fleetwood 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Leeds U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 8

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Rochdale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Liverpool U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Doncaster 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 9

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Exeter 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    2 Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Oxford Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Tottenham U21 1 0 0 0 1 0:2 0

    Group 10

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Walsall 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Stevenage 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Fulham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 11

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wycombe 2 1 0 1 0 3:2 4
    2 Reading 1 0 1 0 0 1:1 2
    3 Chelsea U21 2 0 1 0 1 3:4 2
    4 Bristol Rovers 1 0 0 1 0 2:2 1

    Group 12

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Colchester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Luton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Peterborough 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Ipswich U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 13

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Crystal Palace U21 1 1 0 0 0 2:1 3
    2 Plymouth 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Newport 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Swindon 1 0 0 0 1 1:2 0

    Group 14

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnet 1 1 0 0 0 5:1 3
    2 Arsenal U21 2 1 0 0 1 3:6 3
    3 Leyton Orient 2 0 1 0 1 2:3 2
    4 AFC Wimbledon 1 0 0 1 0 1:1 1

    Group 15

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Brighton U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:0 3
    2 Gillingham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Cambridge Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Northampton 1 0 0 0 1 0:3 0

    Group 16

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 MK Dons 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Crawley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Bromley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Brentford U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

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