League Two: Salford City vs Port Vale – Betting preview

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

Salford City start the season as favourites to land the League Two crown. They launch their title bid on Saturday at home in an opening day fixture with Port Vale at Peninsula Stadium.

Team form: Salford City vs Port Vale

Salford City Form

Salford City collected one of each from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 1-2 against Bradford. They retaliated in a 0-1 win against Newport, before drawing 2-2 with Harrogate Town. Salford City only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Peninsula Stadium in the League Two. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored nine and conceded 11 goals.

Port Vale Form

In their previous three games, Port Vale lost 1-2 and 2-0 against Wycombe and Bolton, respectively, before drawing 0-0 with Cambridge U. Port Vale recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the League Two, in which they banged in seven goals, whilst conceding four. They recorded no draws but in stead suffered defeat twice.

Betting stats for Salford City and Port Vale

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

Players in form: Salford City vs Port Vale

Ryan Watson has been great for Salford City lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Port Vale are optimistic that Ben Garrity doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Salford City vs Port Vale

Full-time result

Salford City won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Peninsula Stadium. They drew three and lost four as well, while Port Vale won one of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost seven.

Both teams to score

Salford City scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Port Vale only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Salford City played. Port Vale should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Salford City only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Port Vale claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Salford City saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Port Vale’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.6 goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Salford City vs Port Vale

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

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