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Team analysis Northern Group B decider at Alexandra Stadium. Crewe 4 pts (4-1 vs Villa U21, 2-2 vs Blackpool), need point to reach knockouts 3rd straight year. League form mixed D-L-L-W-D-W, 22 pts, 14 games. Wigan top with 6 pts, 6 goals in 2 Trophy wins, fresh 3-0 at Boreham Wood in FA Cup. H2H Wigan 5W-2W-1D in last 8, last meeting 2-0 Wigan Mar 2022. Both average 3.0 goals in group.

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Squad depth has long been the biggest hidden flaw for Crewe Alexandra, whose recent run of form has been far from impressive. The side lacks quality wide midfielders, with most of their attacking threat coming only through central penetration, and no elite finisher up front to boost their otherwise mediocre conversion rate. After their key first-team players got sufficient rest recently, Crewe have managed to deliver consistent goal outputs across their latest fixtures, with their overall attacking performance picking up notably, and their overall squad quality on paper sits clearly above Wigan Athletic. Wigan Athletic have been in underwhelming form lately, trailing Crewe in overall competitiveness. They stick to a counter-attack focused tactical setup, but lack reliable proactive attacking output that often leaves them stuck on the back foot for large stretches of games. Even though both sides have proven they are capable of finding the back of the net, the latest market data does no

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Crewe Alexandra have claimed both of their two recent wins on home turf, proving they are a solid side to break down when playing at their familiar ground. Both sides are highly motivated to grab full points here, as Wigan Athletic are desperate to climb out of their current awkward spot in the standings. The two teams have managed to find the back of the net in every recent fixture, delivering fairly consistent attacking outputs. Wigan’s poor run of form lately is largely attributed to a string of player injuries, even with their reliable attacking performance staying intact. The two sides are evenly matched in overall strength, with Crewe holding the edge in past head-to-head meetings. Wigan’s current league record is slightly worse than their opponent’s, but their physical, aggressive defensive scheme has performed well for a long time. It remains to be seen if they can keep that solid defensive run going in this fixture.

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