Ace Football previews the League Two round 6 match between Port Vale and Chesterfield and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Chesterfield come to Vale Park for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Port Vale will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
A glance at the League Two table reveals that the current difference between the teams is one points and three places.
Team form: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
Port Vale Form
Port Vale lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 4-0 by Barrow and 2-3 against Doncaster. They turned the table by winning 1-4 against Newport. Port Vale claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew one and lost three, scored 14 goals and conceded 15.
Chesterfield Form
Chesterfield claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Salford City. Afterwards, a 1-0 defeat against Gillingham followed, before beating Grimsby 2-1. Chesterfield managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League Two. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 12 time and letting in nine.
Betting stats for Port Vale and Chesterfield
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 Chesterfield played across all tournaments.
- In the last 3 Port Vale matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In the last 4 Port Vale matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 Port Vale matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Port Vale matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Port Vale home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Chesterfield have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Chesterfield have lost 5 of the last 7 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 6 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Jayden Stockley, who is performing well for Port Vale. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League Two outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Chesterfield.The visitors will be looking to James Berry to find the net once again, after managing four League Two goals for Chesterfield in recent matches.
Betting markets: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
Full-time result
Port Vale won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Vale Park. They drew four and lost five as well, while Chesterfield won two of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost seven. Port Vale have not lost to Chesterfield in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Port Vale scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Chesterfield scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Chesterfield managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Chesterfield have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Port Vale when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Port Vale’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Chesterfield, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches.
Betting prediction: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Port Vale and Chesterfield seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.