Crewe Alexandra travels to face Newport County in a League 2 encounter. Based on the data, Crewe Alexandra appears to be the stronger side, with a significantly better league position (11th) and points total compared to Newport County (24th). Crewe’s goal difference is also positive, while Newport's is heavily negative, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Head-to-head records are mixed, but with Newport County not having a significant winning streak against Crewe. The odds favour Crewe Alexandra, with the bookmakers offering lower odds on an away win, which suggests a higher probability of them winning. While both teams have had a draw in their recent match, the match odds indicate Crewe has a better chance of winning. Considering the current form and league standings, a bet on Crewe Alexandra to win with an Asian Handicap of -0.5 seems reasonable. Furthermore, with Crewe’s attacking capabilities and Newport’s defensive issues, combined with a history of goals in their encounters, backing over 2.5 goals appears to be a good choice. Therefore, Crewe Alexandra is expected to win the match and the total goals will be more than 2.5.