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League Two: Morecambe vs Doncaster – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 43 match between Morecambe and Doncaster and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Morecambe enjoy home advantage, when visitors Doncaster swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Morecambe approach round 43 as number 8 in the League Two table with 60 points on their account so far. With 41 rounds behind them, Doncaster have amassed 55 points, placing them as number 14 in the standings.

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Team form: Morecambe vs Doncaster

Morecambe Form

Morecambe took six points from their last three matches, but started off by losing 2-3 against Gillingham. They responded by beating Accrington 1-2, and followed that up by winning 2-1 against Barrow. Morecambe won three of their previous six matches at Mazuma Stadium in the League Two. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring eight goals to eight against.

Doncaster Form

Doncaster are in awesome shape going into this next encounter, as they won their last three matches on the bounce. Forest Green got left behind in a 2-0 win, before Crawley got hammered in a 0-2 victory. Wrexham was the most recent victim in a 1-0 win for Doncaster. Doncaster managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored 13 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Morecambe and Doncaster

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

  • Morecambe have scored in 21 of the last 23 home matches in the League Two
  • In 10 of the last 12 matches Morecambe played, both teams scored
  • In 10 of the last 12 matches Morecambe played in the League Two, both teams scored
  • Morecambe have conceded in 20 of the last 22 matches
  • Morecambe have conceded in 19 of the last 21 matches in the League Two
  • Doncaster have conceded in 29 of the last 31 away matches
  • Doncaster have conceded in 24 of the last 26 away matches in the League Two
  • Doncaster have scored in the last 12 matches in a row in the League Two
  • Doncaster have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
  • In 8 of the last 9 away matches Doncaster played in the League Two, both teams scored

Players on top: Morecambe vs Doncaster

Gwion Edwards has three strikes in six League Two matches for Morecambe, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Doncaster. The visitors are looking to Hakeeb Adelakun, who has provided his team with three League Two goals.

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Full-time result

Morecambe claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Doncaster won three, drew four and lost three of their last 10 games away. Doncaster won their last 5 matches.

Both teams to score

Morecambe scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Doncaster got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Morecambe games Doncaster have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Doncaster were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Morecambe have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Doncaster.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Morecambe’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Doncaster, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. Morecambe scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches. Doncaster are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.

Recommended tip: Morecambe vs Doncaster

To sum up, the upcoming match between Morecambe and Doncaster seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

Morecambe vs Doncaster: Who wins the game?

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