FootyMAD's Dagenham & Redbridge match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dagenham & Redbridge v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Dagenham & Redbridge at Victoria Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Dag. & Red. and Port Vale at was just last season, in August 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Tue 10 MarPort Vale0 - 1Dag. & Red.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 23 AugDag. & Red.1 - 1Port ValeLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Dagenham & Redbridge are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Daggers have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 3.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Valiants's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dag. & Red. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 28 points from their 14 games. Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 19 points from their 14 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dag. & Red.6231879
Port Vale63309512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Dag. & Red. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dag. & Red. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Port Vale 5 games since last away draw.
7 games since last defeat.