FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterborough United v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Valiants have recorded 4 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Peterborough running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2003/2004Mon 12 AprPeterborough3 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Tue 30 SepPort Vale3 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 18 JanPeterborough1 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 31 AugPort Vale1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2001/2002Tue 08 JanPeterborough3 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2001/2002Sat 25 AugPort Vale4 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2000/2001Sat 10 MarPort Vale5 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 17 points from their 18 games thus far. Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 23 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6213877
Port Vale6213777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Port Vale on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Peterborough. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Port Vale 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.