Morecambe
- Morecambe FC sit in 22nd position in the National League with 7 points from 8 games and are still searching for stability following the financial turmoil of last season.
- Ashvir Johal has inherited the difficult task of building the Shrimps into a solid fifth-tier side that can survive and prosper in the National League, and he’s done a reasonable job so far, but they have a long way to go.
- Morecambe’s form is inconsistent, so our Morecambe FC vs Gateshead betting tips reflect the uncertainty, with the team winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 3 of their last 5 games.
Gateshead
- Gateshead are 18th in the National League table with 11 points from 11 games, but they’re still within reach of mid-table and they’ll be looking to put a positive run together under manager Alun Armstrong.
- Armstrong’s side have an away record of (W2, D1, L2), scoring eight goals in five away fixtures, but both their forwards have struggled to replicate their home form on their travels.
Head-to-Head
- Both teams have scored in several of Morecambe’s last five matches.
- Gateshead have failed to win any of their last two away games, while Morecambe have won one of their last three at home.
Key Players
- Jack Nolan has chipped in with 3 goals in that period, helping Morecambe to net 10 goals in that run, and Admiral Muskwe has 3 goals in 6 National League appearances.
- The Tyneside club have lost back-to-back home games to FC Halifax Town and Hartlepool United, with only Kain Adom keeping their head above water with six goals in 11 National League games.
Betting Insights
- That said, they have conceded 11 goals in their five home matches (2.20 per game average) and Gateshead have enough quality to punish them, while Morecambe will give the game away on the counter-attack at times.
- This Morecambe FC vs Gateshead betting tips section highlights that Both Teams To Score is listed at 1.45, which seems a touch low considering both sides are struggling at the back.
- Morecambe are priced at 2.6 to grab all three points, while Gateshead are a slight favorite at 2.42.
- The main selection in the double chance market will be on Gateshead to avoid defeat.
Prediction
Our Morecambe FC vs Gateshead prediction is that the visitors, priced at 2.42 , will edge out what should be a closely-contested match.
