FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Port Vale fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Port Vale at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 28 and lost only 11 of the 48 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was less than a year ago, in January 2009, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, 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:
2008/2009Sat 24 JanNotts. County4-2Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 04 OctPort Vale1 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2003/2004Sat 24 AprNotts. County1 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Sat 15 NovPort Vale1 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarNotts. County1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Tue 17 SepPort Vale3 - 2Notts. CountyLGE1
2001/2002Sat 19 JanNotts. County1 - 3Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Magpies, with 7 goals against.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Valiants have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 13 points from their 8 games so far. Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County62131187
Port Vale6222968

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 Magpies. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Port Vale Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.