League One: Port Vale vs Rotherham – Betting preview

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

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

Form: Port Vale vs Rotherham

Port Vale Form

Port Vale have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-0 by Doncaster, before Wycombe ran out 4-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Chelsea, who came out 7-0 winners. Port Vale claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing four and losing one matches, in which they scored five and conceded six goals.

Rotherham Form

A single draw prevents Rotherham from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 5-0 and 3-0 against Peterborough and Lincoln City, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 0-0 draw against Stevenage. Rotherham managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew zero as well as losing five, while scoring 11 time and letting in four.

Betting stats for Port Vale and Rotherham

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Port Vale and Rotherham. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Port Vale vs Rotherham

Having scored just once lately in the League One, George Hall will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Rotherham hope Sam Nombe can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two League One goals in his last six League One games.

Betting markets: Port Vale vs Rotherham

Full-time result

Port Vale claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rotherham won one, drew zero and lost nine of their last 10 games away. Rotherham have beaten Port Vale in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Port Vale scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Rotherham scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Rotherham have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Port Vale managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Port Vale and Rotherham.

Total goals

Port Vale saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Rotherham’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.4 goals in these matches. Rotherham did not score a single goal in 5 consecutive games.