FootyMAD's Barnet match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Morecambe v Barnet fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Barnet at Christie Park on Saturday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Shrimps have won one and drawn one.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was less than a year ago, in March 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 04 OctBarnet2 - 1MorecambeCONF
2002/2003Sat 15 MarMorecambe1-1BarnetCONF
2002/2003Sat 28 SepBarnet1 - 1MorecambeCONF
2001/2002Sat 09 MarBarnet1 - 0MorecambeCONF
2001/2002Tue 11 SepMorecambe1 - 0BarnetCONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Shrimps have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Bees have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe's total of 50 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference. Barnet are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 52 points from 29 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe6312161110
Barnet632111911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe may be coming up against a decent side in Barnet, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Shrimps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Barnet Undefeated in last 4 away games.