League One: Northampton vs Port Vale – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Northampton and Port Vale who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Northampton and Port Vale will be desperate for points this coming Tuesday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?

Ranked as number 22 in the League One standings, Northampton, have so far collected 34 points this season, while Port Vale collected 23 points. This puts them up as number 24 after 30 rounds.

Form: Northampton vs Port Vale

Northampton Form

A draw was the best Northampton could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 0-0 draw against Exeter, before getting trounced 4-0 against Lincoln City. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Leyton Orient ran out 1-2 winners. Northampton claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew one and lost three, scored eight goals and conceded eight.

Port Vale Form

In their last three matches, Port Vale drew 2-2 with Burton, lost 2-1 against Stevenage, and drew 1-1 with Reading. Port Vale managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 13 time and letting in four.

Betting facts for Northampton 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 Northampton and Port Vale played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Northampton vs Port Vale

Tom Eaves has been great for Northampton lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Port Vale are optimistic that Jayden Stockley doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Northampton vs Port Vale

Full-time result

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

Both teams to score

Northampton scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Port Vale only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Northampton managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Port Vale were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Northampton have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Port Vale.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Northampton, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Port Vale’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.