FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Morecambe fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Morecambe at Coral Windows Stadium on Sunday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Bantams won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Bradford City and Morecambe at was less than a year ago, in April 2008, the Bantams carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 05 AprBradford City1-0MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Fri 12 OctMorecambe2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2005/2006Tue 22 NovMorecambe0 - 1Bradford CityASSM

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 36 points from 22 games. Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 25 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6132676
Morecambe6222868

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bantams's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Morecambe. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Morecambe Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.