It’s a top vs bottom clash in League Two as 24th placed Morecambe host league leaders Port Vale in this key clash at both ends of the table on Saturday.
League Two
Our 3 predictions for Morecambe vs Port Vale
- 1st prediction: Port Vale to win
- 2nd prediction: Over 3.5 goals in the game
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score
1st prediction for Morecambe vs Port Vale: Port Vale to win 77/100
This is a pretty straightforward prediction. Morecambe have been poor all season and find themselves at the foot of the table, whereas Port Vale have recovered from a difficult start, having been in incredible form since, and are top of the league. The Shrimpers have won just twice in the league all season and have really struggled, putting them at risk of relegation. With Port Vale’s quality, as well as their promotion ambitions, this is a game they should really be winning.
2nd prediction for Morecambe vs Port Vale: Over 3.5 goals in the game 213/100
Owing to their respective league positions, these are two sides who tend to see lots of goals in their games. Morecambe have the second leakiest defence in the league and have really struggled at the back as of late, with 12 conceded in their last four league games. You’d imagine that run would continue against Port Vale as well. The away side are top of the league having been in incredible form of late, despite a loss at the weekend. They’re prone to sticking three or four past an opponent, and this seems like a chance to do the same.
3rd prediction for Morecambe vs Port Vale: Both teams to score 18/25
Again, there are likely to be goals in this one, most likely for the away side, though Morecambe may chip in with one or two. Port Vale have had only one goalless draw all season, and Morecambe have had none. Given their position, Morecambe’s attacking output isn’t actually that bad, with 14 scored, but it’s their defence that lets them down. With the Valiants’ attack and ability to cut through a defence, you’d think both sides will be hitting the net on Saturday.
Best odds for Morecambe vs Port Vale
| Bookmaker | Morecambe | Draw | Port Vale |
| MyriadPlay | 61/20 | 49/20 | 77/100 |
| Gentleman Jim | 31/10 | 12/5 | 4/5 |
| Betarno | 3/1 | 247/100 | 4/5 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Despite the two teams’ positions in the table, their last league results are actually the opposite, with Morecambe victorious against Harrogate Town and Port Vale falling to Gillingham. The wider picture, however, falls much more in line with what you’d expect. Port Vale are top having lost only once in the league since August, a run which has seen them go from one end of the table to the other and sit three points clear. Morecambe have improved slightly of late, with two victories in five finally getting them going in the wins column, though they do sit bottom still. They’ll have a task on their hands leaving the foot of the table against Port Vale, but stranger things have happened in the EFL.
Curiously, this fixture’s last four games have ended 1-0 to the home side, so while the odds are firmly against them, Morecambe do have history on their side.
Confrontation
16/11/2024
League Two League Two
Morecambe
Port Vale
0
1
21/02/2023
League One League One
Morecambe
Port Vale
1
0
26/12/2022
League One League One
Port Vale
Morecambe
1
0
Last Results - Morecambe 
07/12/2024
League Two League Two
Morecambe
Grimsby
0
3
L
03/12/2024
League Two League Two
Tranmere Rovers
Morecambe
2
2
D
30/11/2024
FA Cup FA Cup
Morecambe
Bradford City
1
0
W
23/11/2024
League Two League Two
Swindon Town
Morecambe
2
3
W
16/11/2024
League Two League Two
Morecambe
Port Vale
0
1
L
Last Results - Port Vale
07/12/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Walsall
0
1
L
03/12/2024
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Port Vale
1
1
D
25/11/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Crewe Alexandra
1
1
D
16/11/2024
League Two League Two
Morecambe
Port Vale
0
1
W
09/11/2024
League Two League Two
Gillingham
Port Vale
1
0
L
Where to watch Morecambe vs Port Vale
Owing to the international break in higher divisions, the 3pm blackout is lifted this weekend so this fixture is available to watch on TV. Here’s where to catch it.
- Location: Mazuma Mobile Stadium, Morecambe, UK LA4 4TB
- Channel: Sky Sports+ (subscription required)
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Saturday 16th November 2024
Probable lineups for Morecambe vs Port Vale
The two sides come into this game with very few selection issues, just the one injury each. Here’s how we think they’ll line up on Saturday.
Morecambe
Lineup: H Burgoyne, D Tutonda, J Stott, R Williams, L Hendrie, C Jones, T White, G Edwards, A Lewis, B Tollitt, M Dackers
Injuries/suspensions: S Moore (injured)
Coach: Derek Adams
Port Vale
Lineup: C Ripley, C Hall, B Heneghan, J Debrah, C Grant, R Croasdale, T Sang, B Cover, R Curtis, J Stockley, R Richards
Injuries/suspensions: M Clark
Coach: Darren Moore
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