Sky Bet League 1 - Weekend Betting Preview

Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United

Colchester are Sky Bet’s 13/10 favourites for victory in the battle of the bottom two at the Alexandra Stadium, with Crewe 2/1 outsiders despite home advantage. Although propping up the Sky Bet League 1 table, both sides have shown encouraging signs in recent weeks, collecting four points apiece from their last three respective games. The Football League sponsor are expecting a cagey affair, with both teams to score odds-against at 6/5. Freddie Sears is the joint favourite in the first goalscorer betting at 11/2, having netted twice in the Us’ last three games, while Marcus Haber is considered the hosts’ biggest threat at 11/2.

Top tip: Both teams to score at 6/5