League One: Port Vale vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

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

Port Vale and Cambridge U are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Vale Park, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Team form: Port Vale vs Cambridge U

Port Vale Form

In their last three matches, Port Vale lost 2-4 against Exeter, 1-2 against Wycombe and 2-0 against Bolton. Port Vale only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Vale Park in the League One. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 12 goals.

Cambridge U Form

A single point prevents Cambridge U from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 1-0 and 0-1 against Bristol Rovers and Derby, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 1-1 draw against Wycombe. Cambridge U only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 14 goals to two.

Betting stats and facts for Port Vale and Cambridge U

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 Cambridge U played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Port Vale vs Cambridge U

Look no further than Ethan Chislett, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Port Vale in the League One, while Gassan Ahadme managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Cambridge U in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular betting markets: Port Vale vs Cambridge U

Full-time result

Port Vale claimed one wins, drew two and lost seven of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Cambridge U won three, drew zero and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Port Vale lost 4 matches on the bounce. Cambridge U conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Port Vale only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Cambridge U scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Port Vale managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Port Vale, who scored an average of 0.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. Cambridge U conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Recommended tip: Port Vale vs Cambridge U

To sum up, the upcoming match between Port Vale and Cambridge U seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

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