FM Preview: Port Vale v Bradford City 05 Mar 2013

Last updated : 04 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Port Vale v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Bantams have recorded 13 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 04 Dec Port Vale 0-2 Bradford City (Associate Members)
2012/2013 Sat 29 Sep Bradford City 0 - 1 Port Vale League Two
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Bradford City 1 - 1 Port Vale League Two
2011/2012 Tue 13 Sep Port Vale 3 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Fri 18 Feb Port Vale 2 - 1 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Bradford City 0 - 2 Port Vale League Two
2009/2010 Tue 09 Mar Port Vale 2 - 1 Bradford City League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 5 conceded.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 63 points from their 35 games.

Bradford City's 48 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Port Vale 6 2 1 3 5 5 7
Bradford City 6 2 1 3 7 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Port Vale may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Port Vale Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bradford City 4 games since last away draw.

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