FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Leeds United fixture

Leeds travel to take on Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having pummelled their opponents 7 times out of 10.

The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was more than a decade ago, in February 1996, with Leeds inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Valiants in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 DecLeeds Utd.3 - 0Port ValeLGE1
1999/2000Sun 12 DecLeeds Utd.2 - 0Port ValeFAC
1995/1996Tue 27 FebPort Vale1 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC
1995/1996Wed 21 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Port ValeFAC
1989/1990Wed 07 MarLeeds Utd.0 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1989/1990Sat 30 SepPort Vale0 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1955/1956Sat 21 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 1Port ValeCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Valiants have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Leeds' away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Port Vale find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 37 games have yielded only 25 points. Leeds lie just outside the play-off positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 53 points from their 36 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale61055133
Leeds Utd.6231759

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's been an indifferent run of form for the Whites of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Vale Park with Leeds coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Port ValeBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Leeds Utd.Last drawn game 4 outings ago.