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Port Vale prepare to entertain Torquay United at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Valiants have recorded 11 wins, and Torquay Utd. have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in November 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Feb | Torquay Utd. | 1 - 2 | Port Vale | LGE2 |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 24 Nov | Port Vale | 2-2 | Torquay Utd. | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 16 Apr | Torquay Utd. | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 20 Nov | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1987/1988 | Tue 19 Jan | Torquay Utd. | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | ASSM |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 26 Apr | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE2 |
| 1985/1986 | Tue 17 Dec | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
The away form of Torquay Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Gulls have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.
Port Vale are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 7 points from 3 games. Torquay Utd. are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Torquay Utd. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Port Vale are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Port Vale | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Torquay Utd. | 4 successive away victories. 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |