League Two: Walsall vs Port Vale – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 7 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.

Walsall are number 5 in the table on ten points after six matches. Port Vale rank as number 22 with five points after six matches played.

Team form: Walsall vs Port Vale

Walsall Form

In their previous three matches, Walsall first drew 2-2 against Crewe, then 0-0 against Exeter before also finishing even in a 0-0 draw against Rochdale. 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 five and conceded ten goals.

Port Vale Form

In their last three matches, Port Vale lost against Swindon and Salford City by 3-1 and 1-0, respectively, and beat Exeter by 1-0. Port Vale won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats and facts for Walsall and Port Vale

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

In-form players: Walsall vs Port Vale

Betting markets: Walsall vs Port Vale

Full-time result

Walsall claimed two wins, drew five and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Port Vale won two, drew zero and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Walsall did not lose any of their last 6 matches.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Port Vale scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Walsall managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Walsall have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Port Vale.

Total goals

Walsall saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Port Vale played across all tournaments. They scored 0.6 times on average in the process.