Barnsley v Morecambe Betting Tips: BTTS, 2017-08-08

Barnsley and Morecambe to score in first round clash

FA Cup & League Cup Tips

BARNSLEY v MORECAMBE

Tuesday 8th August 2017 – Kickoff; 1945hrs

Football – England – League Cup Betting Tips

My final preview of the first round League Cup ties on Tuesday night features two teams that defied the odds that were stacked firmly against them in their respective divisions, Championship side, Barnsley, and League Two outfit, Morecambe, when they clash at Oakwell.

Barnsley enjoyed a pretty successful campaign as they finished up in the relative comfort of 14th place in the Championship, as they continue to defy the odds and remain competitive against the bigger clubs with more financial clout than them.

However, The Tykes lost a couple of key and influential players midway through last season as they lost striker Winnall to Sheffield Wednesday and midfielder Hourihane to Aston Villa in the January transfer window. An opening day 3-1 defeat at Bristol City should fire them up here…

Visitors Morecambe did just enough to avoid being sucked into a last day relegation dogfight as they finished up in 18th place but a comfortable six points ahead of relegated Hartlepool United, despite losing 3-1 at Luton Town on the last day of the season.

Manager Jim Bentley has worked wonders at Morecambe who continue to operate on a financial shoestring, and their opening day 2-1 home win over Cheltenham Town will have been a welcome boost for The Shrimps who lost all four of their pre-season friendlies.

The loss of Ryan Edwards to Plymouth Argyle will be a big loss for morecambe, but influential and vastly experienced midfielder, Kevin Ellison, continues to pull the strings in the middle of the park.

To sum up, I can see both teams scoring here in this first round.

Pick: Both teams to score @ 1.80 bet365