FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 30 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Walsall fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Walsall at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played, Valiants have recorded 13 wins, and Walsall have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Port Vale running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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 19 MarPort Vale2-0WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Sat 07 AugWalsall3 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2000/2001Thu 03 MayPort Vale0 - 2WalsallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 02 DecWalsall2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
1999/2000Tue 21 MarPort Vale1 - 2WalsallCHMP
1999/2000Fri 12 NovWalsall0 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1989/1990Mon 28 AugPort Vale1 - 0WalsallLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Valiants score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saddlers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Port Vale's 15 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League One, picking up 16 from their 11 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6123465
Walsall6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Valiants, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Walsall No sequences of note