FM Preview: Port Vale v Dagenham & Redbridge 31 Mar 2012

Last updated : 30 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Port Vale v Dagenham & Redbridge fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Dagenham & Redbridge at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was two seasons ago, in April 2010, with Port Vale running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Dag. & Red. 1 - 2 Port Vale League Two
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr Port Vale 3-1 Dag. & Red. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Dag. & Red. 1 - 1 Port Vale League Two
2008/2009 Tue 10 Mar Port Vale 0 - 1 Dag. & Red. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 23 Aug Dag. & Red. 1 - 1 Port Vale League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Port Vale, Dagenham & Redbridge are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Daggers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 46 points from their 38 matches.

Dagenham & Redbridge are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 38 points from 39 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Port Vale 6 2 1 3 10 9 7
Dagenham & Redbridge 6 2 1 3 7 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Port Vale 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dagenham & Redbridge Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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