Ace Football previews the League Two round 3 match between Barrow and Port Vale and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Barrow hope to live up to their early billing as the League Two title favourites this coming Saturday when they welcome Port Vale over to the SO Legal Stadium for a round 3 match.
Barrow have seen both sides of the coin already this season in the League Two, and will out to double up on their share of wins in the coming match.
Team form: Barrow vs Port Vale
Barrow Form
Barrow hope to get back to winning ways after first beating Crewe by 1-0, before winning 3-2 against Port Vale. The streak ended in a recent 1-0 defeat against Carlisle. Barrow won three of their previous six matches at SO Legal Stadium in the League Two. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring seven goals to six against.
Port Vale Form
In their previous three matches, Port Vale beat Salford City 0-2, lost 3-2 against Barrow and drew 0-0 with Tranmere. Port Vale performed a very admirable four wins in six League Two away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored eight times, while also conceding four goals.
Betting facts for Barrow and Port Vale
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Barrow and Port Vale played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Barrow matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Barrow have scored in 18 of the last 20 home matches
- In 12 of the last 14 Barrow home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Barrow have scored in 16 of the last 18 home matches in the League Two
- In 10 of the last 12 Barrow home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Port Vale away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 13 Port Vale away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Port Vale matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Port Vale have won 5 of the last 7 away matches in the League Two without conceding a goal
- Port Vale have not won 12 of the last 14 away matches
Players on top: Barrow vs Port Vale
Look no further than Kian Spence, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Barrow in the League Two, while Ben Garrity managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Port Vale in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Barrow vs Port Vale
Full-time result
Barrow claimed six wins, drew two and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Port Vale won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Barrow scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Port Vale only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Port Vale have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Port Vale managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Barrow and Port Vale.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Barrow, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Port Vale, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.
Suggested bet: Barrow vs Port Vale
To sum up, the upcoming match between Barrow and Port Vale seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.
Barrow vs Port Vale: Who wins the game?
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