FM Preview: Port Vale v Barnet 25 Jan 2011

Last updated : 24 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Barnet fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Barnet at Vale Park on Tuesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in February 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 FebPort Vale0-2BarnetLGE2
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBarnet0 - 0Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 02 MayBarnet1 - 2Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Tue 25 NovPort Vale0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1993/1994Sat 11 DecBarnet2 - 3Port ValeLGE1
1993/1994Sat 21 AugPort Vale6 - 0BarnetLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Valiants, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Port Vale, Barnet are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Bees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Port Vale are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 39 points from 24 games. Barnet are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 26 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale61055163
Barnet61239125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale may be coming up against a decent side in Barnet, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Valiants. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Barnet Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.