FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Shrimps lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Bury and Morecambe at was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the The Shakers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 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 08 MarBury2 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Tue 08 JanMorecambe2 - 0BuryASSM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovMorecambe2 - 1BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the The Shakers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Bury, Morecambe are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Shrimps have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 6 points from 2 games. Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury64118413
Morecambe60244122

FootyMad's prediction ...

Shrimps are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Bury. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bury Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Morecambe Not won in previous 10 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.