Free-scoring Stevenage look value to get among the goals at Crewe on Saturday.
Crewe v Stevenage - Saturday 15:00
David Artell has completely transformed the mindset at Crewe, much to the satisfaction of the paying supporters, and there’s value in backing goals when they host an equally free-spirited Stevenage side at Gresty Road this weekend. Start with a bet on over 3.5 goals at 11/4, which has landed in four out of seven matches since Artell picked up the reins.
The 36-year-old was a rugged centre back as a player, so his managerial persona comes as something of a surprise. He’s a big softie at heart, who has nothing but nice things to say about his players and believes wholeheartedly that they should go out and express themselves. Given their record over the previous four months - W2 D7 L8 - such faith seemed misguided.
But that faith has been repaid. After taking just one point from his first four matches, the Railwaymen have since taken seven from the last three games, scoring nine goals in the process. However, the question now is about sustainability and when confidence outgrows ability, it’s never too long before a team comes back down to earth with a bump.
Suddenly, the Cheshire club are disputing favouritism with a team that’s ninth in the table on the back of four wins and a draw. Only four teams have found the net more often than Stevenage this term, with striker Matt Godden riding high in the scoring charts with 15, and there’s additional value in the general 5/1 quotes about over 2.5 away team goals.
