FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 10 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Morecambe fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Morecambe at Priestfield Stadium 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

Gillingham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

The away form of Morecambe is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Shrimps have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 13 points from their 9 games so far. Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 9 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Morecambe6150768

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Morecambe Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 15 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.