FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Torquay United v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent respective form guides

Torquay United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Morecambe is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Shrimps have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Torquay Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 9 points from their 12 games thus far. Morecambe are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.60427104
Morecambe6141577

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Shrimps out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Torquay Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Morecambe Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.