League Two: Port Vale vs Colchester – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 9 match between Port Vale and Colchester and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Struggling Colchester are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Port Vale on Tuesday at Vale Park. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.

Port Vale are number 5 in the table on 14 points after eight matches. Colchester rank as number 15 with nine points after eight matches played.

Form: Port Vale vs Colchester

Port Vale Form

Port Vale look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Chesterfield by 1-0, before drawing 2-2 with Accrington. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Swindon 2-1. Port Vale won three of their previous six matches at Vale Park in the League Two. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 13 goals to 11 against.

Colchester Form

Colchester recorded a diverse set of results in their last three matches. They began with a 3-3 draw with Morecambe. A 3-0 win against Tranmere followed, before a 4-0 defeat against Walsall in their most recent match. Colchester claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by 15 goals to nine.

Betting facts for Port Vale and Colchester

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 Port Vale and Colchester played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Port Vale vs Colchester

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jayden Stockley brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Port Vale will start him against Colchester, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Lyle Taylor, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Port Vale vs Colchester

Full-time result

Port Vale claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Colchester won two, drew four and lost four of their last 10 games away. Port Vale have not lost to Colchester in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Port Vale scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Colchester scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Port Vale probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Tuesday, as Colchester managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Port Vale have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Colchester.

Total goals

Port Vale saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Colchester’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Port Vale vs Colchester

To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Port Vale vs Colchester mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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