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Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Port Vale at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Robins winning just 1.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Cheltenham T. | 1-1 | Port Vale | LGE2 |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Oct | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 02 Jan | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 02 Oct | Port Vale | 3 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 06 Mar | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 12 Aug | Cheltenham T. | 0 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 22 Mar | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Cheltenham T. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Valiants's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Cheltenham T. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 17 points from their 12 games so far. Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 24 points from their 12 games.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Cheltenham T. | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Cheltenham T. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Cheltenham T. | Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Port Vale | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |