Morecambe vs Crewe Alexandra - 09/04/24 | Fast live stats

Morecambe vs Crewe Alexandra Prediction & Preview

Preview

As we gear up for an exciting clash in the England League Two, Morecambe welcomes Crewe Alexandra to the Mazuma Stadium this Tuesday, 09th April. With kickoff set for 18:45, this match promises to be a significant showdown in the 18th round of league play.

Ged Brannan's Morecambe side will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and improve upon their current standing of 8th in the league with 60 points. Their recent form shows a mix of results with 2 wins and 3 losses from their last five matches, including a confidence-boosting victory against Barrow (2-1) in their latest outing at home.

On the other hand, Lee Bell's Crewe Alexandra is slightly ahead in the table at 6th place with 66 points. Their form has been somewhat inconsistent recently, managing just one win alongside two draws and two losses. This includes a disappointing loss to Forest Green Rovers (0-3) last time out which they'll be keen to bounce back from.

The head-to-head record between these two teams adds an extra layer of intrigue; out of their last five meetings, both sides have claimed victory twice each alongside one draw. Notably, Morecambe edged past Crewe Alexandra (3-2) when they last met earlier this season at Alexandra Stadium – a result they'll be hoping to replicate.

In terms of goalscoring prowess and defensive records this season: Morecambe averages scoring more but also concedes more compared to Crewe Alexandra’s steadier defensive performance but lower goal output per game. This statistical backdrop sets up an intriguing battle where both teams will look for supremacy while trying to exploit each other's weaknesses.

Bet

Given both teams' recent forms and considering all statistical insights provided - especially goal-scoring average per game for both teams as well as conceding rates - it suggests that there could be quite some action on goal-fronts when these two clash at Mazuma Stadium.

However, looking closely at odds presented by bookmakers favoring Crewe Alexandra slightly despite being away from home reflects confidence in their ability potentially due better overall performance throughout the season than Morecambe’s fluctuating fortunes lately.

Taking into account all factors including historical matchups that suggest tight encounters but also recognizing that both sides haven't been shy about finding back net recently; "Over 2.5 goals" seems like a valuable bet here with odds placed at 1.83 promising decent return considering likelihood scenarios playing out based on given data where offense might overshadow defense tactics leading into enough goals making it past keepers over course match duration.