FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Port Vale fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Port Vale at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 6 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was just last season, in August 2005, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 SepPort Vale0 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 DecPort Vale0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 20 AugBristol City4-2Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 AprBristol City2 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 28 AugPort Vale3 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 27 MarPort Vale2 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 SepBristol City0 - 1Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bristol City, Port Vale are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Valiants have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 42 points from 24 games. Port Vale's 35 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City633011812
Port Vale64029812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City may be coming up against a decent side in Port Vale, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Robins. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Port Vale 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.