Our Crawley Town vs Aston Villa U21 Prediction: 3-2
Crawley Town vs Aston Villa U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Crawley Town's Last Match – Crawley Town vs Cheltenham
Crawley Town will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 England League 2 win against Cheltenham on September 13. In that match, Crawley Town controlled 58% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crawley Town | 58% | 0 (7) | 2.18 | 39 |
 Cheltenham | 42% | 0 (3) | 0.61 | 52 |
Aston Villa U21's Last Match – Aston Villa U21 vs Chelsea U21
Aston Villa U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat against Chelsea U21 on August 29. In that match, Aston Villa U21 saw 50% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
 Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 56 |
Crawley Town vs Aston Villa U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Crawley Town | Aston Villa U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.69 | Defence Strength | 1.47 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Crawley Town are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Aston Villa U21 average 1.2 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.