Prediction Morecambe vs Brackley Town 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Enterprise National League on 18/11/2025

Match outlook: Mazuma Stadium hosts a clash between contrasting fortunes

Morecambe arrive at Mazuma Stadium under pressure, sitting 23rd in the Enterprise National League with just three wins from 18 and a goal difference that underlines their defensive fragility. Recent results paint a picture of a side that can both score and concede in quantity: a 4-2 defeat to York City on 15 November followed a 4-0 away victory at Boston United earlier in October. That inconsistency is mirrored in the raw numbers — Morecambe have 26 goals for and 48 against across the campaign, and an eye-catching 83.33% rate for matches finishing over 2.5 goals. Their home return of 12 goals scored and 21 conceded suggests games here often open up; the averages for shots and dangerous attacks point to a team that probes forward but leaves space in behind.

Brackley Town travel north sitting 17th, with a record that suggests defensive discipline at times but a lack of cutting edge. They have managed only 13 goals in 18 matches, yet they boast six clean sheets — a notable stat that hints at an ability to stifle opponents on their day. Away from home Brackley’s goal numbers are modest, but their away BTTS rate of 57.14% shows they can nick a goal on the road while still being exposed. Their recent form is patchy: a narrow 2-1 loss to Altrincham was their latest outing, following mixed results including a cup victory on penalties and a solitary away win at Braintree Town.

Why goals look likely and the angle to take

When these profiles are laid side by side, the market begins to tilt. Morecambe’s matches are high scoring by league standards, and their leaky home defence combined with a side that still averages over 10 shots per game means opportunities will be created. Brackley’s conservative profile — six clean sheets — could suggest a low-scoring contest, but their away BTTS percentage and the fact both teams have shown an inclination to both score and concede recently means a tight “safe” prediction may be risky. With both teams coming off defeats on 15 November and with Morecambe desperate for points at home, expect an open first half and end-to-end phases where the goalkeepers will be busy.

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Betting suggestion: Based on the data, the clearest angle is the goal market. Morecambe’s home fixtures are high-scoring and Brackley’s away matches often feature at least one goal for both sides. The recommended bet is Over 2.5 goals — a market that aligns with Morecambe’s 83% over-2.5 rate and the away BTTS tendencies of Brackley. Stake modestly and consider in-play hedging if the match opens with an early goal.