FootyMAD's Northwich Victoria match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Northwich Victoria fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Northwich Victoria at Christie Park on Tuesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Shrimps have won 9 of the 11 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was just last season, in November 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 15 AugNorthwich Vic.0 - 2MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 05 NovMorecambe1-3Northwich Vic.FAC
2004/2005Sat 18 DecMorecambe3 - 1Northwich Vic.CONF
2004/2005Sat 11 SepNorthwich Vic.2 - 2MorecambeCONF
2003/2004Sat 07 FebMorecambe3 - 0Northwich Vic.CONF
2003/2004Sat 20 SepNorthwich Vic.1 - 1MorecambeCONF
2002/2003Sat 01 MarMorecambe3 - 1Northwich Vic.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Vics have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Vics's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Morecambe lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 62 points from their 38 games so far. Northwich Vic. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 42 points from 33 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe6213677
Northwich Vic.62045116

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Northwich Vic. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Shrimps in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Northwich Vic. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.