FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 02 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Huddersfield Town v Port Vale fixture

Huddersfield prepare to entertain Port Vale at Galpharm Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Terriers have recorded 10 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Galpharm Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2006/2007Sat 31 MarHuddersfield2-2Port ValeLGE1
2006/2007Sat 21 OctPort Vale1 - 2HuddersfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 MarPort Vale1 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2005/2006Wed 28 DecHuddersfield0 - 3Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sun 26 DecHuddersfield2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 11 SepPort Vale0 - 3HuddersfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 26 AprPort Vale5 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Huddersfield Town 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.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Valiants have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Huddersfield find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 13 matches. Port Vale are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 11 points from their 13 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Huddersfield61234115
Port Vale6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Huddersfield, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Huddersfield Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Port Vale Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.