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League Two: Port Vale vs Harrogate Town – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Port Vale and Harrogate Town who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Port Vale appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Harrogate Town in round 35 of the League Two season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Vale Park this coming Tuesday.

Port Vale approach the next League Two round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 56 points this season so far. With 32 games behind them, Harrogate Town amassed 36 points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.

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Team form: Port Vale vs Harrogate Town

Port Vale Form

Port Vale collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 1-0 and 2-1 winners against Notts Co. and Salford City, respectively. Against Tranmere, they had to settle for a draw as the match finished even with a 1-1 scoreline. Port Vale put four wins on the board in their previous six League Two matches at the Vale Park. They drew twice while losing none, scored eight goals while conceding four.

Harrogate Town Form

Their past three matches saw Harrogate Town beating Swindon 1-0, losing 2-0 against Bromley, and beating Accrington by 2-1. Harrogate Town 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 seven time and letting in four.

Betting stats and facts for Port Vale and Harrogate Town

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

  • In 14 of the last 16 Port Vale matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Port Vale home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Port Vale matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Port Vale home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Port Vale home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 23 Harrogate Town matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 19 Harrogate Town matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 17 Harrogate Town away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 15 Harrogate Town away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Harrogate Town matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players on top: Port Vale vs Harrogate Town

Jasper Moon shows decent form right now for Harrogate Town, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Port Vale, who are strong favourites this coming Tuesday. Siding with Lorent Tolaj also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

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Full-time result

Port Vale claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Harrogate Town won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing eight in this series of matches. Port Vale have gone through an impressive 9 games now without losing even once. Harrogate Town did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Port Vale have not lost to Harrogate Town in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Port Vale scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Harrogate Town only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Harrogate Town should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as Port Vale only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Harrogate Town claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Port Vale have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Harrogate Town.

Total goals

Port Vale saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Harrogate Town, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches. Port Vale were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.

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