FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 28 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale fixture

Tranmere Rvs. prepare to entertain Port Vale at Prenton Park on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 9 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 07 DecPort Vale3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Valiants have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Tranmere Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 76 points from 44 games. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 53 points from their 44 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6213687
Port Vale6213877

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Tranmere Rvs. are not exactly setting the world alight at Prenton Park in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.