FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bradford City v Port Vale fixture

Bradford City play host to Port Vale at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 5 of the 41 games.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in September 1998, over five years ago, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Tue 13 AprPort Vale1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
1998/1999Tue 29 SepBradford City4-0Port ValeCHMP
1997/1998Tue 24 FebBradford City2 - 1Port ValeCHMP
1997/1998Sat 18 OctPort Vale0 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
1996/1997Tue 28 JanBradford City1 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1996/1997Sun 29 SepPort Vale1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
1993/1994Tue 29 MarBradford City2 - 1Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Bantams have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Port Vale's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Valiants's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 10 points from their 6 games so far. Port Vale's total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City63129710
Port Vale631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium for the Bantams and the Madmen are unable to see past Port Vale claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.


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