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League Two: Stockport County vs Morecambe – Betting preview

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

Only three rounds remain of League Two season, and both Stockport County and Morecambe look to bolster their account at Edgeley Park on Saturday.

Stockport County have taken the lead in the League Two after collecting 83 points from their initial 42 encounters. Morecambe trail by 23 points after 43 rounds, leaving them as number 12 in the table on 60 points.

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Team form: Stockport County vs Morecambe

Stockport County Form

Stockport County are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 1-0 win against AFC Wimbledon. They went on to beat Sutton United by 1-3, before also getting the better of Colchester in a 1-2 victory. Stockport County won three of their previous six matches at Edgeley Park in the League Two. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring nine goals to four against.

Morecambe Form

Morecambe have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Barrow by 2-1. Disappointment followed, going down 0-3 against Doncaster, and 0-1 against Crewe. In their last six away matches in the League Two, Morecambe won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 15 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting stats for Stockport County and Morecambe

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

  • Stockport County have not lost 18 of the last 20 home matches in the League Two
  • Stockport County have won the last 3 home matches in a row without conceding a goal
  • Stockport County have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the League Two without conceding a goal
  • Stockport County have not lost 13 of the last 15 matches
  • Stockport County have not lost 13 of the last 15 matches in the League Two
  • In 17 of the last 19 Morecambe away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Morecambe have conceded in 26 of the last 28 away matches
  • Morecambe have conceded in 21 of the last 22 away matches in the League Two
  • Morecambe have conceded in 21 of the last 23 matches
  • Morecambe have conceded in 20 of the last 22 matches in the League Two

In-form players: Stockport County vs Morecambe

It has been a superb season for Paddy Madden so far as he managed to score impressive 14 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target five times in his last six games, and Stockport County rely on his abilities against Morecambe. Siding with him to find the back of the net this coming Saturday seems like a decent punt.

Betting markets: Stockport County vs Morecambe

Full-time result

Stockport County claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Morecambe won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing four in this series of matches. Stockport County won their last 5 matches on the bounce. Morecambe conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Stockport County scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Morecambe scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Stockport County have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Morecambe played. Stockport County managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stockport County, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in eight of the last ten matches that Morecambe played across all tournaments. They scored 1.5 times on average in the process. Stockport County were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Morecambe conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Suggested bet: Stockport County vs Morecambe

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Stockport County and Morecambe seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.

Stockport County vs Morecambe: Who wins the game?

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