FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Morecambe take on Rochdale in a League Two match on Friday, 4th September 2009 at 19:45.

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History of the Morecambe v Rochdale fixture

Rochdale face a trip to Morecambe at Christie Park on Friday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 17 FebRochdale1 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 18 OctMorecambe1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2007/2008Sat 19 AprRochdale1 - 0MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Sat 27 OctMorecambe1 - 1RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The Shrimps's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Dale have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 5 matches. Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe60338173
Rochdale6204686

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Rochdale on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Morecambe. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Rochdale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.