FM Preview: Walsall v Port Vale 30 Nov 2013

Last updated : 29 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Walsall v Port Vale fixture

Walsall prepare to entertain Port Vale at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 4 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in October 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Tue 06 Aug Port Vale 1 - 2 Walsall League Cup
2012/2013 Tue 09 Oct Walsall 2-2 Port Vale (Associate Members)
2007/2008 Wed 26 Dec Port Vale 1 - 1 Walsall League One
2007/2008 Sat 08 Sep Walsall 0 - 0 Port Vale League One
2005/2006 Sat 15 Apr Walsall 1 - 1 Port Vale League One
2005/2006 Sat 01 Oct Port Vale 3 - 2 Walsall League One
2004/2005 Sat 19 Mar Port Vale 2 - 0 Walsall League One

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Recent respective form guides

Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall's 27 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Port Vale's 26 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Walsall 6 2 2 2 6 3 8
Port Vale 6 3 1 2 12 10 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Saddlers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Walsall 6 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Port Vale Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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