In mid-October of 2015, Morecambe were seventh (W7-D2-L5), scoring goals for fun and seemingly capable to out-score any fourth tier side that stepped in their way.
However, Jim Bentley’s boys have suffered a major collapse over the past six months, losing 18 of their following 29 matches whilst keeping their sheets clean on just three occasions.
The Shrimps boss’ near five-year reign reached a real low point on Tuesday night with a 7-0 defeat at Cambridge and many fans are calling for the manager to walk away.
This weekend they welcome a Stevenage side that confirmed their League Two status with a battling 0-0 draw at home to high-flying Bristol Rovers. Since Teddy Sheringham departed, Boro have been gritty and tough to beat.
It’s just one loss in six for the guests but with the pressure off, I’m expecting the goals to flow at the Globe Arena. Despite their lowly position, Stevenage have managed to score in all bar five of their 21 away trips this term whilst keeping a solitary clean sheet.
It’s led to 15/21 (71%) of Both Teams To Score winners on Boro’s travels with 13/21 (625%) breaking the Over 2.5 Goals barrier – 12/21 (57%) of those League Two contests have proven profitable for Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams To Score backers.
When welcoming League Two opposition this term, Morecambe have seen 16/21 (76%) BTTS winners, 14/21 (67%) profitable Over 2.5 Goals selections and 14/21 (67%) triumphant Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams To Score bets.
Together, the two teams have landed 26/42 (62%) winners in the Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams To Score market, a percentage success rate that implies odds of 1.62 – we can back it at 2.00.