Ilkeston vs Morpeth tips and predictions

Visitors can't make a dent in Ilkeston

A high quality exhibition of the home side's wide-ranging style could be decisive throughout this game. Surely this isn't going to be dull but there are no great opportunities available in the match winner market.

There's 10 points separating these two as 11th place Ilkeston get set to host 13th place Morpeth.

Don't get carried away about this odds-on price but Ilkeston will get a result against Morpeth.

A look at the respective results for each side; the hosts have run rings around recent opposition which is why they've won all of their last 4 games. Having less success than expected the visitors haven't exactly put in worldie displays, losing all of their last 6 matches when away from home. Their backline will be exposed here too.

The hosts are putting together some decent passages of play and the whole outfit has gelled nicely. Ilkeston have scored two or more goals in 12 of their recent 15 matches.

Morpeth have had problems defending when not on their own turf. They've conceded three or more goals in all of their last 6 away matches.

In their last outing Morpeth were beaten 3-1 by Whitby.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for Ilkeston. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks reasonable on this occasion.