FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

History of the Port Vale v Chester City fixture

Port Vale play host to Chester City at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Valiants have recorded 12 wins, and Chester City have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was back in January 2001, over five years ago, with Port Vale running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009	Sun 19 Oct	Chester City	1 - 2	Port Vale	LGE2
2000/2001	Tue 30 Jan	Port Vale	2-0	Chester City	ASSM
1999/2000	Tue 24 Aug	Port Vale	4 - 4	Chester City	LGEC
1999/2000	Tue 10 Aug	Chester City	2 - 1	Port Vale	LGEC
1998/1999	Tue 18 Aug	Chester City	2 - 2	Port Vale	LGEC
1998/1999	Tue 11 Aug	Port Vale	1 - 2	Chester City	LGEC
1992/1993	Sat 16 Jan	Chester City	1 - 2	Port Vale	LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Valiants have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Chester City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 26 matches. Chester City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 26 matches.

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	1	1	4	6	11	4
Chester City	6	1	3	2	7	9	6

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Port Vale only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale	Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Chester City	Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games.