FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Port Vale fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Port Vale at Whaddon Road on Wednesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Robins have lost both.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in August 2006, with Port Vale inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins 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:
2007/2008Tue 02 OctPort Vale3 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 06 MarPort Vale1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 12 AugCheltenham T.0-1Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarPort Vale1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 29 OctCheltenham T.0 - 1Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 18 points from their 22 games thus far. Port Vale find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 23 games have yielded only 17 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6204396
Port Vale6123475

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Robins. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.