FM Preview: Burton Albion v Port Vale 02 Nov 2010

Last updated : 01 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Valiants lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Burton Albion and Port Vale at was less than a year ago, in February 2010, the Brewers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebBurton Albion1 - 0Port ValeLGE2
2009/2010Tue 19 JanPort Vale3 - 1Burton AlbionLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Brewers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Valiants, and 2 goals against.

Burton Albion see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 17 points from their 14 games played so far, Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 28 points from their 14 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion6204996
Port Vale6141667

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Burton Albion. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Port Vale Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.