FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Macclesfield Town v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose on Tuesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Valiants have come away with all the points on both occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2008/2009Wed 25 FebMacclesfield0 - 2Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Fri 28 NovPort Vale1 - 3MacclesfieldFAC
2008/2009Sat 20 SepPort Vale1 - 4MacclesfieldLGE2
1987/1988Sun 10 JanPort Vale1 - 0MacclesfieldFAC
1984/1985Sat 17 NovMacclesfield1 - 2Port ValeFAC

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Silkmen have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Port Vale's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Macclesfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 2 points from their 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield61232105
Port Vale6231679

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Valiants has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Macclesfield. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Port Vale Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.