FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 10 of the 24 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2006/2007Tue 26 DecNottm. Forest3 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2006/2007Tue 26 SepPort Vale1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 18 FebPort Vale0 - 2Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Tue 06 DecNottm. Forest1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Tue 12 AugPort Vale0 - 0Nottm. ForestLGEC
1999/2000Sat 29 AprNottm. Forest2 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1999/2000Tue 19 OctPort Vale0 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Nottm. Forest however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Forest, and 10 goals against.

Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 games played so far, Nottm. Forest are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6132356
Nottm. Forest6042574

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Forest to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Nottm. Forest take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Nottm. Forest Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.