FM Preview: Port Vale v Barnet 18 Dec 2010

Last updated : 17 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 FebPort Vale0 - 2BarnetLGE2
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBarnet0 - 0Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 02 MayBarnet1 - 2Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Tue 25 NovPort Vale0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1993/1994Sat 11 DecBarnet2 - 3Port ValeLGE1
1993/1994Sat 21 AugPort Vale6 - 0BarnetLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. The Valiants have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

In complete contrast to Port Vale, Barnet are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Bees have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 36 points from their 19 games. Barnet are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 19 points from their 20 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale641112213
Barnet6213977

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Port Vale. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Barnet Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 16 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.