Swansea vs Crawley: Football Preview & Free Football Betting Tips
Swansea vs Crawley – Tuesday 12 August 2025 marks a fascinating early-season EFL Cup tie. Swansea, recently relegated from the Championship, host Crawley, freshly relegated to League Two—clash of refreshed ambitions and pride. Expect a spirited crowd at the Swansea.com Stadium, full of expectation—and a vocal Crawley away contingent seeking a cup upset.
Tactical context: Swansea likely set up in a dynamic 4-2-3-1 under their new manager, favouring ball progression through central midfield and wide overloads. Crawley, now back in League Two and under renewed leadership, may deploy a compact 4-4-2, focusing on quick transitions and supply to their two strikers.
Swansea
- No confirmed absences reported; squad largely intact post-relegation.
Crawley
- Full squad reportedly available—no known injuries or suspensions early in League Two campaign.
Swansea (4-2-3-1)
Crawley (4-4-2)
Swansea – last 10 competitive
W-D-L: 4-3-3
GF/GA: 14/12 Averages: 1.4 GF / 1.2 GA per match
Clean sheets: 2
Trend: Balanced attack and defence; capable of pressing but somewhat vulnerable in transition.
Crawley – last 10 competitive
W-D-L: 3-2-5
GF/GA: 12/18 Averages: 1.2 GF / 1.8 GA per match
Clean sheets: 1
Trend: Struggled to keep clean sheets; prone to conceding in waves but still created opportunities.
| Metric (last 10 competitive) | Swansea | Crawley |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Sheets | 2 | 1 |
| W-D-L | 4-3-3 | 3-2-5 |
Swansea – recent home form
From last 5 at home: W, D, L, W, D
GF/GA: 7/5 Averages: 1.4 GF / 1.0 GA
Clean sheets: 1
Strong at home but occasionally caught cold by quick counters.
Crawley – recent away form
From last 5 away: L, L, D, L, W
GF/GA: 5/10 Averages: 1.0 GF / 2.0 GA
Clean sheets: 0
Away games have been shaky, but that win shows they can surprise.
Swansea
- Phillips – focal striker expected to lead the press and finish chances.
- Bennett – creative number 10 type, key in unlocking defensive lines with passes.
Crawley
- Davis – hard-working midfielder, drives transitions and covers defensively.
- Foster – part of the front duo; frequently in the box, dangerous from crosses and set-pieces.
Prediction: 2–0 Swansea win
Swansea’s superior squad and home advantage in a cup tie give them the edge. Crawley’s defensive resilience helps, but Swansea’s attacking quality—led by Phillips and Bennett—should be decisive.
- Main pick: Swansea to win, clean sheet – Their home form and defensive record suggest they keep Crawley off the scoresheet.
- Value pick: Under 2.5 goals – Cup matches early on tend to be cagey; form indicates both teams modest scoring.
- Anytime scorer: Phillips – Swansea’s main attacking outlet; high-volume chances likely.
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