FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 30 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Bury fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Bury at Christie Park on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Shrimps.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Tue 10 MarMorecambe0-0BuryLGE2
2008/2009Sat 23 AugBury2 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 MarBury2 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Tue 08 JanMorecambe2 - 0BuryASSM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovMorecambe2 - 1BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bury have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Shakers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 24 points from their 18 games played so far, Bury's total of 29 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe641112513
Bury61328106

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Morecambe only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bury Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.