Halifax Town
- Halifax Town have won four of their last five matches and are on a three-game winning streak.
- Halifax Town have won seven, drawn four and lost just two of their 13 home National League matches.
- Adam Lakeland’s men are a well-structured team with a pragmatic approach, generally using a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 formation.
- Defensively, they are solid and give the opposition very little joy.
Morecambe FC
- Morecambe FC have won none of their last four away games (D2, L2).
- Morecambe have won just two of their 13 away league games this season.
- The Shrimps have collected just 21 points from 26 games and languish in 22nd place.
- They use a high-tempo, pressing style and have been more solid under Ashvir Singh Johal since his appointment in August.
- Jack Nolan is the team's leading scorer with five in 18 National League appearances.
Head-to-Head
- Halifax won the head-to-head 2-1 three months ago.
- The hosts are favorites at 1.71 while the visitors are priced at 4.22.
- Taking Halifax to win at 1.71 is a solid bet.
Key Players
- Josh Hmami has netted nine National League goals this term, averaging one every 2.78 appearances.
- He is Halifax Town’s top scorer with nine goals in 25 games.
- Jack Nolan remains Morecambe’s leading scorer with five in 18 league appearances.
Betting Insights
- Halifax are priced at 1.71 to win.
- Backing Under 2.5 goals at 2.06 could appeal given Morecambe have conceded 29 in 13 away games (2.23 per).
- Halifax should be able to frustrate and hit Morecambe on the counterattack.
Prediction
Halifax Town to win , with the disciplined Shakers frustrating Morecambe and attacking on the counter.
