Crawley Town vs Salford City Predictions
League Two · England
Crawley Town
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 0 - 2
Salford City
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Salford City Win
Match Result
6.3/10Crawley and Salford Stalemate: Defences On Top in Goalless Draw
Crawley Town and Salford City played out a tense 0-0 draw at The Broadfield Stadium, with both sides unable to break the deadlock despite a flurry of chances and attacking intent. Salford City dominated possession with 57% and registered 17 shots, but only managed four on target, matching Crawley’s tally in that department. The hosts, meanwhile, were more direct but equally profligate, firing 12 shots with four testing Salford goalkeeper Matthew Young. Both teams set up in a 4-4-2 formation, leading to a balanced midfield battle and few clear-cut opportunities. Salford’s attacking impetus was stymied by a resolute Crawley backline, while Crawley’s own forays forward were often snuffed out before reaching the final third. As the match wore on, neither side could find the breakthrough, with set pieces and late surges failing to alter the scoreline.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
0 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
24' — Yellow Card
Crawley Town’s Louie Watson booked for a late challenge, setting the tone for a competitive midfield battle.
38' — Save
Jacob Chapman denies Ryan Graydon with a sharp stop after a swift Salford counter.
54' — Corner
Salford City force their seventh corner but fail to capitalise as Crawley clear their lines.
67' — Save
Matthew Young reacts quickly to tip over a header from Tobi Adeyemo, keeping the scores level.
82' — Shot on Target
Daniel Udoh’s low drive is saved by Chapman, Salford’s best chance late on.
Crawley Town
Crawley Town showed defensive discipline and organisation, absorbing pressure for long periods as Salford City controlled the ball. Despite seeing less of the ball (43% possession), Crawley were efficient in transition, creating a handful of promising moments, but lacked the clinical edge to convert their 12 shots into goals. The back four, marshalled by Charlie Barker and Scott Malone, stood firm, while Jacob Chapman made key interventions when called upon. The midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt Salford’s rhythm, though attacking fluency was limited.
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Salford City
Salford City controlled the tempo for much of the match, enjoying the lion’s share of possession (57%) and forcing 11 corners. Their midfield, led by Matt Butcher and Josh Austerfield, dictated play and created a steady stream of opportunities, but their forwards were unable to convert pressure into goals. Defensively, Salford were rarely troubled, with Adebola Oluwo and Brandon Cooper keeping Crawley’s attack at bay. Despite their dominance, a lack of cutting edge in the final third ultimately cost them all three points.
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Tactical Analysis
Both managers opted for a classic 4-4-2, leading to a congested midfield and limited space in central areas. Salford City sought to stretch the play, utilising the width provided by Princewill Ehibhatiomhan and Rosaire Longelo, but Crawley’s full-backs tracked runners diligently. Crawley, meanwhile, looked to break quickly, with Dion Pereira and Harry Forster providing outlets on the flanks, but struggled to link midfield and attack consistently. Set pieces were a key focus for Salford, who earned 11 corners, but Crawley’s zonal marking and aerial strength nullified the threat. Neither side made significant tactical adjustments via substitutions, maintaining their shape throughout.
Turning Point
Matthew Young’s crucial save from Tobi Adeyemo in the 67th minute preserved parity and ensured Salford left with a point.
Man of the Match
Jacob Chapman
Produced a string of vital saves and commanded his area to keep Salford at bay, earning Crawley a hard-fought clean sheet.
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Over 2.5 Goals
43%
BTTS: Yes
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Likely Scores
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Crawley Town vs Salford City Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Match Result: Salford City Win
Salford City are in strong form (WWDLW), have a top-3 away record, and face a Crawley side with poor home form and very low scoring. Salford's defense has also been solid recently.
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BTTS: No
Crawley have failed to score in 2 of their last 5 and average less than 1 goal per game. Salford have 2 clean sheets in their last 5 and concede just 0.6 per game over that stretch.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both teams' season over 2.5% is below 45%, and recent matches for both sides have often been low-scoring. Crawley have scored just 5 in their last 5, Salford only 6.
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The Case For This Crawley Town vs Salford City Prediction
Salford City travel to Crawley Town with strong momentum and a clear advantage in both form and league position. Crawley, struggling near the relegation zone, have found goals hard to come by and have a poor home record. Salford's defense has tightened up recently, and their away form is among the best in the league. Expect Salford to control the match, limit Crawley's opportunities, and likely secure a professional victory.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Salford have won 2 in a row and 3 of their last 5; Crawley have just 2 wins in 5.
Defence
- →Crawley average less than 1 goal per game; Salford concede just 0.6 per game over the last 5.
Injuries & Team News
- →No significant injuries reported for either side.
Match Context
- →Salford City are 3rd in the table, Crawley Town are 21st.
- →Salford's away record: 11W, 1D, 10L (GD 0); Crawley's home record: 5W, 9D, 8L (GD -2).
- →Head-to-head is balanced but Salford won the reverse fixture 4-3.
🚩 Crawley Town vs Salford City Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.7 corners for Crawley Town and 6 for Salford City, for an expected total of 10.7. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (62%). Over 8.5: 74% · Over 10.5: 50%.
How Crawley Town and Salford City Are Arriving
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Crawley Town vs Salford City Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
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Crawley Town vs Salford City — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
What History Says: Crawley Town vs Salford City
Crawley Town vs Salford City Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
3
Crawley Town wins
4
Draws
3
Salford City wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Crawley Town vs Salford City
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Things to Watch: Crawley Town vs Salford City
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️Final round of the season: motivation/rotation risks possible for both teams.
- ⚠️Some missing match stats for recent Crawley games.
- ⚠️Crawley fighting relegation may increase unpredictability.
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How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Crawley Town vs Salford City: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 25 April 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.