Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_52 (losses INTEGER, goals_for VARCHAR, played VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the highest amount of losses when there were 45 goals and the play was smaller than 38?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(losses) FROM table_name_52 WHERE goals_for = 45 AND played < 38