FM Preview: Port Vale v Stevenage 22 Feb 2011

Last updated : 21 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Stevenage fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Stevenage at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Port Vale and Stevenage at was just last season, in November 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 17 NovStevenage B.0 - 1Port ValeFAC
2009/2010Sat 07 NovPort Vale1-1Stevenage B.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Stevenage have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Boro have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Port Vale's total of 48 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two. Stevenage see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 30 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6231549
Stevenage6132586

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Stevenage is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Valiants in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Stevenage 8 games since last away draw.