League Two: Newport vs Morecambe – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Newport and Morecambe who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Both Newport and Morecambe need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at Rodney Parade and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Newport approach round 25 as number 18 in the League Two table with 26 points on their account so far. With 23 rounds behind them, Morecambe have amassed 20 points, placing them as number 23 in the standings.

Team form: Newport vs Morecambe

Newport Form

Newport have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 5-2 by Bromley, before Walsall ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against AFC Wimbledon, who came out 1-2 winners. Newport only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored ten and conceded nine goals.

Morecambe Form

The results have been up and down for Morecambe, who beat Carlisle by 0-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Salford City, before claiming a victory in a 2-0 game against Tranmere. Morecambe managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for Newport and Morecambe

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Newport and Morecambe. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Newport vs Morecambe

Bryn Morris is showing good form for Newport, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Gwion Edwards scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular markets: Newport vs Morecambe

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Rodney Parade across all tournaments Newport won four times, drew two and lost four times. Morecambe claimed five wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Newport have beaten Morecambe in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Newport scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Morecambe scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Morecambe managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Newport, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Morecambe, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.