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Morecambe prepare to entertain Bournemouth at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Shrimps lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.
The only previous meeting between Morecambe and Bournemouth at was less than a year ago, in May 2009, where Bournemouth annihilated the Shrimps 0-4 in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 02 May | Morecambe | 0-4 | Bournemouth | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 25 Nov | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Morecambe | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 7 conceded.
The Cherries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Cherries, and 9 goals against.
Morecambe's 30 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bournemouth are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 40 points from their 20 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Morecambe | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 15 |
| Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Morecambe | 6 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Bournemouth | Undefeated in last 5 away games. |