League Two: Walsall vs Port Vale – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 41 match between Walsall and Port Vale and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Walsall enjoy home advantage, when visitors Port Vale swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Sitting top of the table, Walsall have claimed 72 points after 40 rounds, while Port Vale have amassed 70 points and presently rank as number 3 in the League Two.

Team form: Walsall vs Port Vale

Walsall Form

Walsall have three draws to show from their last three games, as Gillingham held on to a 0-0 draw. Against AFC Wimbledon, the score was 1-1, while their most recent match finished 2-2 against Doncaster. Walsall claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League Two, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Port Vale Form

Port Vale won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 0-1 against Barrow, before beating Crewe 0-1. Another win followed, this time by 2-0 against Bradford. Port Vale claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by eight goals to eight.

Betting stats for Walsall and Port Vale

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Walsall and Port Vale. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Walsall vs Port Vale

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Walsall, Taylor Allen has been good for them over the course of the season with eight goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Port Vale, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator on Saturday, depending on your betting strategy.

Betting markets: Walsall vs Port Vale

Full-time result

Walsall won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Poundland Bescot Stadium. They drew three and lost two as well, while Port Vale won two of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost three. Walsall have not lost to Port Vale in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Port Vale scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Port Vale have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Walsall have been able to keep a clean sheet in two of their last 10 games. Walsall have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Port Vale.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Walsall, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Port Vale, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.