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England League One

Port Vale

Blackpool

Match Events

15'

George Honeyman

Ryan Croasdale

23'

27'

Tom Bloxham

43'

Zachary Ashworth

45'

James Husband

Jayden Stockley

54'

George Byers

58'

Jaheim Headley

73'

80'

Fraser Horsfall

Jordan Shipley

83'

Mo Faal

85'

Devante Cole

86'

Ronan Curtis

90'

Preview

Port Vale vs Blackpool: Hosts Seek Respite as Blackpool Eye Away Day Dominance in League One

League One strugglers Port Vale host an in-form Blackpool side that has been potent offensively in recent weeks. While the hosts are desperate for points, their recent form suggests a tough challenge against a Blackpool team that has found its scoring touch.

This fixture pits Port Vale's struggles for attacking penetration and defensive solidity against Blackpool's recent resurgence and offensive firepower. The Valiants' low scoring rate and poor recent form suggest they may adopt a deep defensive block, hoping to frustrate Blackpool. However, Blackpool's recent ability to create high-quality chances, evidenced by a significant jump in shots on goal in their last three matches, indicates they might find ways to break down a potentially passive home defence. The visitors' possession advantage, particularly in recent games, will likely see them dictate the flow, looking to exploit any gaps with quick transitions or patient build-up.

Team statistics

England League One

Port Vale

Blackpool

Matches played

3 - 6 - 13

Results

8 - 5 - 10

13.6%

Win %

34.8%

0.6

Goals scored

1.3

1.4

Goals conceded

1.3

Shots on target

3.6

5.7

Shots off target

3.7

3.3

Blocked shots

2.9

46.4

Ball possession

48.3

69.6

Pass accuracy

72.1

10.8

Fouls

11.8

2.2

Goalkeeper saves

2.9

Yellow cards

0.1

Red cards

League averages

Key points

• Port Vale have lost their last 3 matches without scoring a single goal.
• Blackpool have won their last 3 matches, keeping clean sheets in all of them.
• Port Vale average just 0.6 goals per game across the season.

AI Prediction

Blackpool's recent defensive solidity and offensive surge, combined with Port Vale's complete lack of recent goals, makes an away win the most logical outcome. Despite Blackpool's generally inconsistent away record, their current form and Port Vale's alarming scoring drought point towards a low-scoring affair where the visitors' quality should prevail. The odds suggest a tight game, but Blackpool’s momentum is too strong to ignore, and Port Vale's offensive woes make a clean sheet for the visitors highly probable.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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78%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

27%

O/U

47%

BTTS

40%
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65%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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70%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

League One H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
12/29/2023	HOME Port Vale	W 3 - 0 L	Blackpool	O	N
8/15/2023	Port Vale	D 0 - 0 D	Blackpool HOME	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Port Vale

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Bradford	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Huddersfield	0 - 5	L	O	N	Y
HOME	Peterborough	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	Luton	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Lincoln	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Plymouth	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Wycombe	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
AWAY	Bolton	0 - 4	L	O	N	Y
HOME	Stockport County	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Wigan	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y

Port Vale have endured a dismal season thus far, reflected in a heavy loss record and a meagre win percentage. Their overall scoring average is particularly concerning, netting less than a goal per game, a trend that has worsened significantly in their last three outings where they've failed to score at all. While their home form has seen them concede slightly fewer goals than away, they've only managed one home win all season, highlighting their struggles in finding positive results on familiar territory. The last match saw a stark drop in possession and passing accuracy, painting a grim picture.

Blackpool

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Rotherham	4 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Doncaster	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Wigan	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Lincoln	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Rotherham	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
HOME	Reading	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Leyton Orient	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Burton Albion	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Cardiff	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Peterborough	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Blackpool arrive in much better spirits, boasting an impressive three-game winning streak without conceding a single goal. Their recent offensive output has been prolific, scoring at least two goals in each of those victories and showcasing a sharp increase in shots on target. This recent surge contrasts with their overall season record, which has been more balanced, but their away form, though containing a high loss percentage, has seen them score more consistently than their home games. The last outing was a dominant performance, indicating they are hitting a rich vein of form.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.75

DRAW

AWAY

2.6

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.1

UNDER

1.7

BTTS

YES

1.8

1.95

Injuries / suspensions

Port Vale

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

Blackpool

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
J. Husband	Hamstring Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 2

League table

England League One

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Cardiff	22	15	2	5	40	23	17	47	WWLWW
2	Lincoln	23	13	5	5	34	23	11	44	WWWDW
3	Bradford	22	12	7	3	32	21	11	43	WWLWW
4	Stockport County	22	11	5	6	33	29	4	38	WLWLW
5	Huddersfield	23	11	4	8	42	31	11	37	WWWDD
6	Bolton	22	10	7	5	30	21	9	37	LWLWW
7	Stevenage	21	10	6	5	25	17	8	36	LDDWL
8	Luton	23	10	5	8	33	28	5	35	WWLDD
9	Wycombe	23	7	8	8	29	27	2	29	DLWDL
10	Reading	22	7	8	7	29	28	1	29	DWWLL
11	Mansfield Town	22	8	5	9	28	28	0	29	WWLDL
12	Wigan	22	7	8	7	25	25	0	29	WLLDW
13	Blackpool	23	8	5	10	29	30	-1	29	WWWDW
14	Peterborough	22	9	2	11	26	28	-2	29	DWWWW
15	Barnsley	20	8	4	8	32	32	0	28	LLLWL
16	Leyton Orient	23	8	4	11	34	38	-4	28	LLWLD
17	AFC Wimbledon	22	8	4	10	24	30	-6	28	LDLDL
18	Burton Albion	22	7	6	9	23	29	-6	27	LWDDL
19	Northampton	22	8	3	11	22	28	-6	27	LLWLD
20	Exeter City	22	8	2	12	22	21	1	26	WLWLW
21	Plymouth	23	8	2	13	28	38	-10	26	DLWWW
22	Rotherham	23	6	6	11	22	33	-11	24	LLLLL
23	Doncaster	23	6	4	13	23	40	-17	22	LLLLL
24	Port Vale	22	3	6	13	13	30	-17	15	LLLDL

Port Vale vs Blackpool AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

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Port Vale vs Blackpool: Hosts Seek Respite as Blackpool Eye Away Day Dominance in League One

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Port Vale Team recent

Blackpool Team recent

Odds

Injuries / suspensions

Port Vale Injuries / suspensions

Blackpool Injuries / suspensions

League table