FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 07 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Colchester United fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Colchester United at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Valiants have recorded 11 wins, and Colchester U. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in August 2003, as the Valiants squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 4-3 in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 02 OctColchester U.2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Tue 24 FebColchester U.1 - 4Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Sat 23 AugPort Vale4-3Colchester U.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 MarColchester U.4 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 14 SepPort Vale1 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 29 DecPort Vale3 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2001/2002Mon 27 AugColchester U.2 - 0Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Colchester U.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the U's have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 35 matches. Colchester U. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 35 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6303789
Colchester U.6123695

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Valiants to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 23 .
Colchester U. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.