Port Vale - Portsmouth predictions and free betting tips [27/01/2024]

On 27th January, in League 1, England's third strongest division, Portsmouth will take on Port Vale at Vale Park. 

Port Vale

I would describe this team as a "lift team". The lads don't linger long in one championship. They are constantly alternated between League 2 and League 1. Last year, they lingered in the third division, finishing in 18th place. The guys are performing moderately this season, with a resultant 18th place and 30 points collected so far.

In the 21st round, they had a draw with Wycombe (1:1). In the following match, they suffered a defeat from Barnsley (2:3). The team then easily defeated Blackpool (3:0) at home. After that, Vale suffered a defeat from Carlisle (1:2). And in the last round, they tied with Charlton (3:3).

Portsmouth

This is a well-known team that regularly played in the Premier League around 15 years ago. However, it gradually slipped into the Championship and eventually into Leagues 1 and 2. For the past 11 years, Portsmouth has been held in these two divisions, but this season may be their moment to return to the Championship at least.

Currently, the team continues to hold the top spot in the league table, leading the closest competitor by 1 point. In the 24th round, they drew 0:0 with Exeter. They then defeated Stevenage (1:2). In the following match, they lost to Cheltenham, which is in the relegation zone (1:2). After that, the team lost to Leyton Orient (0:3). They managed to narrowly defeat Fleetwood in the last round.

Head to Head

The last face-off between Portsmouth and Port Vale was on 7th October 2023. That meeting ended in Pompey's victory (2:0).

Outlook

In this showdown, I would suggest betting on the hosts not to lose. In their recent games, Portsmouth has looked dreadful, potentially having already lost its lead in the championship. Port Vale, however, can quite fight for a draw at their home ground, considering that Pompey may well lose away.

Total Outlook

I think in this showdown both teams can show productive football, so I would suggest betting on over 2.5 goals.