FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Torquay United fixture

Port Vale play host to Torquay 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 Torquay Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was just over four years ago, in November 2004, with Torquay Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Valiants in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprTorquay Utd.1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 20 NovPort Vale1-2Torquay Utd.LGE1
1987/1988Tue 19 JanTorquay Utd.1 - 0Port ValeASSM
1985/1986Sat 26 AprTorquay Utd.0 - 1Port ValeLGE2
1985/1986Tue 17 DecPort Vale1 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
1984/1985Sat 26 JanPort Vale2 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE2
1984/1985Sat 15 SepTorquay Utd.1 - 3Port ValeLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Torquay Utd. is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. The Gulls's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 21 points from their 17 games played so far, Torquay Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 17 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6141667
Torquay Utd.6231769

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale are not exactly setting the world alight at Vale Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Torquay Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Torquay Utd. Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.