FM Preview: Burton Albion v Port Vale 23 Oct 2012

Last updated : 22 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Burton Albion v Port Vale fixture

Burton Albion prepare to entertain Port Vale at Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Brewers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pirelli Stadium was just last season, in August 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 06 Mar Port Vale 3 - 0 Burton Albion League Two
2011/2012 Tue 16 Aug Burton Albion 1-1 Port Vale League Two
2010/2011 Mon 03 Jan Port Vale 2 - 1 Burton Albion League Two
2010/2011 Tue 02 Nov Burton Albion 0 - 0 Port Vale League Two
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb Burton Albion 1 - 0 Port Vale League Two
2009/2010 Tue 19 Jan Port Vale 3 - 1 Burton Albion League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Brewers, with 8 goals against.

The Valiants have had a decent run of form away from home recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Valiants pummel 16 goals, and let in 6.

Burton Albion's total of 19 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 29 points from their 13 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Burton Albion 6 1 3 2 8 11 6
Port Vale 6 4 2 0 13 4 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Brewers are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Port Vale will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Burton Albion Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Port Vale Undefeated in last 6 away games.
7 games since last defeat.

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