Port Vale - Charlton Athletic predictions and free betting tips [06/01/2024]

The upcoming round in League 1 will see Port Vale and Charlton square off. This match promises to be intense right up to the last minute, with neither team willing to give in.

Port Vale

I would dub this team as "the lift team". The lads tend not to linger long in one league, constantly alternating between League 2 and League 1. Last year they made their mark in the third tier, landing at the 18th spot. They've been performing relatively well this season, currently sat at the 15th position with 29 points to their name.

In the 20th round, they emerged victorious against Wigan (3:2). This was followed by a draw with Wycombe (1:1). In the subsequent match, they met defeat at the hands of Barnsley (2:3). The team then easily defeated Blackpool at their home ground (3:0). However, in the latest round, Vale suffered a loss against Carlisle (1:2).

Charlton

A renowned team that spent the early part of the 21st century in the Premier League, only to get relegated to the Championship followed by League 1. Since then, Charlton has been alternating between League 1 and Championship, twice making it to the second division over the course of a decade. Last season saw them settle for the 10th spot in the leaderboard. At present, they find themselves in the 14th position.

In the 20th round, the lads tied with Barnsley (1:1). This was followed by another draw against Burton (1:1). In the next match, Charlton suffered a narrow loss against Leyton Orient. This was followed by a loss against Bristol Rovers (1:2). Lastly, in the previous round, they conceded defeat against Oxford (1:2).

Head-to-Head

The last encounter between the teams took place on 19th August 2023, where Port Vale secured a winning away trip with a scoreline of (3:2).

Prediction

In this head-to-head clash, I would place a bet on a zero handicap for the hosts. Charlton has lately been far from impressive, having suffered 3 consecutive defeats. Port Vale, however, seems to have picked up the pace and started banking points, making it likely that they could grab another 3

Total score prediction

I reckon there won't be many goals scored in this clash, so my proposal would be to place a bet on total under 2.5.