FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Port Vale fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Port Vale at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 17 wins out of 25 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was two seasons ago, in April 2007, as the Bees squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 4-3 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:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovPort Vale0 - 3BrentfordLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprBrentford4-3Port ValeLGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 DecPort Vale1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebBrentford0 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2005/2006Mon 15 AugPort Vale1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 15 JanPort Vale0 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 SepBrentford1 - 0Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Bees, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Brentford, Port Vale are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Valiants have hit 9 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 30 games giving them a return of 53 points. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 31 points from their 28 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford631210610
Port Vale622210108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Brentford fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bees. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Port Vale Not won in previous 5 away matches.