📏 Form Guide

Morecambe

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Morecambe will be wanting a better result here after the 1-2 EFL Trophy loss in their previous game against Carlisle United.

The only player to score from Morecambe was Hallam Hope (16'). Ben Williams (78') was the scorer for Carlisle United.

At least three goals per game were seen in 5 of the past 6 meetings where Morecambe have played. Their opponents scored 14 of them in these games whereas Morecambe managed a tally of 10. However, time will tell if that pattern will continue on here in this match or not.

Going into this contest, Morecambe have not won at home in their last 10 league games. No joy for the home fans.

Port Vale

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Last time out, Port Vale drew 1-1 in the EFL Trophy tie with Wrexham.

The only name on the scoresheet from Port Vale was Rico Richards (82'). Max Cleworth (51') was the scorer for Wrexham. Port Vale won the match 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

A run of dependable showings by the Port Vale defenders has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally standing at 4 from their past 6 clashes overall. During the same period, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 9.

Heading into this fixture, Port Vale have not emerged victorious against Morecambe in away games against them for the last 4 league games. They really have not been travelling well at all.

🤜🤛 Head to head

If we look at their past head to head duels stretching back to 05/10/2019, neither club has come out on top overall with Morecambe winning 3 of those games, Port Vale 3 and 0 being drawn after 90 minutes of play.

A sum of 11 goals were shared by the two clubs in these games, with 5 of them from The Shrimps and 6 being from The Valiants. The average goals per game has been 1.83.

The last league encounter between these sides was League One match day 28 on 21/02/2023 when the final score was Morecambe 1-0 Port Vale.

The referee was Ross Joyce.

🗞️ Team News: Port Vale

Owing to an otherwise healthy group of players, there’s just a single fitness worry for the Port Vale manager Darren Moore to be concerned about. Mitch Clark (Cartilage damage) won’t be in action.

🧠 Prediction

We’re inclined to think that Morecambe have enough to get a goal against this Port Vale lineup, but one goal isn’t likely to be enough.

Therefore, we’re predicting a narrow 1-2 advantage for Port Vale when the referee blows the final whistle. Should be an interesting one.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Andre Moura, 14:02 16/11/2024