LONDON (Interstat) — A clash of contrasting League Two forms is set for Saturday as Crewe Alexandra hosts Shrewsbury Town at Gresty Road.

The matchup pits a Crewe side (8-6-2) sitting comfortably in the upper half of the table against a Shrewsbury Town club (3-7-5) mired near the bottom. Crewe has collected more than twice the points of its upcoming opponent through the first third of the season.

Crewe arrives with momentum from a 3-2 road victory over Grimsby Town on Oct. 25, demonstrating the offensive firepower that has defined their campaign. Their season has been marked by high-scoring affairs, including a 7-1 rout of Chesterfield.

Shrewsbury, in contrast, is seeking consistency. While they are on a three-match unbeaten run in the league, including a 2-2 draw with Oldham Athletic in their last outing, their overall record shows a team that has struggled to find wins. Their defense has been a particular concern, having conceded three or more goals in four separate matches this season.

The statistical projection service Interstat forecasts a 1-1 draw, suggesting Shrewsbury’s recent resilience could be enough to stifle Crewe’s potent attack.

Following this fixture, Crewe travels to Oldham Athletic on Nov. 15, while Shrewsbury’s next League Two match is at Fleetwood Town on Nov. 22.