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Tranmere vs Morecambe

26 December 2018 at 15:00Prenton Park, Wirral
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Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Morecambe 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2018.

Rivalry since 2014

Tranmere vs Morecambe Head to Head Results· 11

Tranmere and Morecambe have met 11 times — Tranmere won 3, Morecambe won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Morecambe leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 29 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.64 per match (13 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Morecambe are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2018.

Drawn
3
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Total goals
29 · 2.6/match
Both scored
6/11 · 55%
Over 2.5
5/11 · 45%

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Highest-scoring game: 34 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Tranmere have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Morecambe show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Morecambe

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Tranmere4wins
2draws10 meetings
Morecambe4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 53.5%Draw 28.9%Away 21.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.384.50
Max1.903.604.67
Market favourite:Tranmere · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market51.1%28.4%20.6%
Public market51.3%27.1%21.7%
Δ0.2%1.3%1.1%

Tranmere vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (53%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

TranmereHalf-time:30Morecambe
17Shots9
9Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

1 Jan 202524/252.89/3.30/2.42
3 Dec 202424/251.89/3.50/4.09
13 Feb 202423/241.97/3.58/3.67
24 Oct 202323/242.05/3.50/3.56
30 Jan 202120/212.25/3.36/3.19
31 Oct 202020/211.94/3.46/3.98
26 Dec 201818/191.87/3.46/4.56
6 Oct 201818/192.90/3.56/2.42
30/08/1414/152.29/3.36/3.26
1 Oct 201514/152.85/3.25/2.65

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Away Record: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026