Barrow v Crawley Town

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Sixth placed Barrow will be eager to extend their unbeaten run in League Two to an impressive eight matches when they play host to mid-table outfit, Crawley Town, when the two teams clash at the SO Legal Stadium with the hosts going in search of a third league win on the trot while Crawley Town come into this fixture having picked up a welcome three points against Accrington Stanley last weekend.

Barrow have produced a steady and consistent campaign so far in the English fourth tier as the hosts have been handed just three defeats all season so far which has underlined how tough they have made themselves to be beaten this term, especially on home soil where they still remain unbeaten, collecting three wins and four draws in the process.

Each of Barrow's three defeats this season thus far have been handed out to Peter Wild's side on their travels with losses at Stockport County, Mansfield Town and Grimsby Town but victories on home soil against the likes of Sutton United, Doncaster Rovers and Morecambe have balanced things out for the Cumbrian outfit.

Barrow have been tough to beat at home this term but the bigger picture shows the hosts have lost just twice in their previous 15 home games in the fourth tier.

Crawley Town helped move themselves up into a more respectable looking 11th place in the League Two table after recording a welcome 3-1 home win against Accrington Stanley in last weekend's win at their Broadfield Stadium but this much-needed win ended a dismal run of five league matches without a win.

To make matters worse, Crawley Town were dealt four defeats within their preceding five games which came in the form of losses to Doncaster Rovers, Wrexham, Crewe Alexandra and Forest Green Rovers, so it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils have turned a corner following that win over Stanley or if they'll return to type.

The visitors are certainly expected to have their work cut out up in the north-east though this Saturday as Scott Lindsey's side have only picked up one away win from their total of seven victories overall this season and this could add to Crawley's problems this weekend.

Indeed, Crawley Town have struggled on their travels in the English fourth tier for quite some time as the Sussex outfit have managed to pick up just three wins from their previous 33 outings on the road which looks to be another factor going against the visitors in this clash.

Barrow v Crawley Town Verdict

Barrow's solid unbeaten run looks set to thrust the hosts in the box seat for this upcoming fixture at the SO Legal Stadium where the home side look the more likely for the three points.

Therefore, our main bet will be Barrow win @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Barrow win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.50

Correct Score: Barrow 2-0 @ 9.50