FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 06 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Tranmere Rvs. face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 40 games played, Rovers have recorded 10 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, the Valiants carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2004/2005Tue 02 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Port ValeAM
2003/2004Sat 01 MayPort Vale2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 22 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 10 AugPort Vale1 - 4Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 09 MarPort Vale1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 15 DecTranmere Rvs.3 - 1Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 3 conceded.

Tranmere Rvs.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 19 matches. Tranmere Rvs. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 38 points from the 19 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale62047116
Tranmere Rvs.64027712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rovers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Vale Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs. 8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.