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Match analysis

EnglandLeague Two

Walsall vs Port Vale

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.

Full time2:0HT 1–0

Match Timeline

17'
Antony Evans🔄
Substitution 1 → Lewis Simper
27'
Sven Sprangler🟨
Yellow Card
40'
Elicha Ahui🟨
Yellow Card
45'
Oliver Lynch🔄
Substitution 1 → Max Watters
45+5'
James Connolly⚽
Normal Goal → Courtney Alphonso Clarke
50'
James Connolly🟨
Yellow Card
51'
Kyle Dempsey🟨
Yellow Card
61'
George Byers🔄
Substitution 2 → Onel Hernández
61'
Ben Waine🔄
Substitution 3 → George Cardinal Joseph·Hall
61'
Kyle Dempsey🔄
Substitution 4 → Rhys Walters
70'
Taione Richard Evumena Sodje🔄
Substitution 2 → Andrew Dallas
73'
Kyle John🔄
Substitution 5 → Jasper·Moon
84'
Ben Garrity🟨
Yellow Card
85'
Courtney Alphonso Clarke🔄
Substitution 3 → Albert Adomah
85'
Reece Smith🔄
Substitution 4 → Charlie Crew
89'
Andrew Dallas⚽
Normal Goal → Elicha Ahui
90+3'
Jasper·Moon🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

349Passes accurate132
10Shots insidebox4
5Shots outsidebox5
5Blocked Shots0
18Free Kicks12
5Shots on Goal1
1Goalkeeper Saves3
5Shots off Goal8
5Offsides1
451Total passes250
15Total Shots9
3Yellow Cards3
7Corner Kicks4
14Fouls18
0Red Cards0
64Ball Possession36

Tipster previews (3)

PajimonWon

Walsall vs Port Vale - Defensive Wall or Stalemate?

The pickUnder 2 5

Chance
67%
Odds
1.90
Model EV
+27.3%

Listen up, my friends. We're looking at a League Two clash between Walsall and Port Vale. Now, if you're looking for a high-scoring meat-fest, you might be looking at the wrong game. We want to win, and to win, we have to look at the facts, not just the hype. Walsall at home are…

Mr SimpleWon

Walsall vs Port Vale: A Defensive Slog?

The pickUnder 2 5

Chance
74%
Odds
1.90
Model EV
+40.6%

Right then, let’s have a proper look at this one. We’ve got Walsall taking on Port Vale in a League Two clash that feels like it’s going to be a bit of a defensive slog from the opening whistle. Walsall are the ones to keep your eyes on for their sheer defensive graft. They’ve…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Walsall

3W 6D 1L1.50 pts/game

Port Vale

4W 2D 4L1.40 pts/game

Per game

Walsall at home vs Port Vale away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within League Two

Overall edge
+51Port Vale
Venue edge
+37Port Vale
Rating period
Match snapshot
Walsall versus Port Vale: long term Elo, before the match
WalsallHomeRatingPort ValeAway
Strength
1,475Overall1,526
1,478Match venue1,515
1,478At home1,567
1,532Away1,515
Attack & defence
1,448Attack1,459
1,523Defence1,574
1,426Home attack1,464
1,505Away attack1,467
1,507Home defence1,627
1,553Away defence1,534
Match profile
1,445Goal environment1,422
1,478Home goals1,457
1,467Away goals1,465
1,476Possession1,502
Specialist ratings
1,476Set-piece attack1,506
1,476Set-piece defence1,505
1,501Close games1,532
1,467Winning margin1,525

Match venue compares Walsall at home with Port Vale away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

WalsallWalsall1:1

Starting XI

1J. WardG
3M. HancockD
6S. SpranglerM
11R. SmithM
7Taione Richard Evumena SodjeF
4J. ConnollyD
15Isaac MooreM
14A. EvansM
25D. SkuraD
17Courtney ClarkeM
22E. AhuiD

Port ValePort Vale1:1

Starting XI

20M. MarošiG
5C. HallD
3J. HeadleyM
14O. LynchF
22L. MontsmaD
8B. GarrityM
19B. WaineF
2K. JohnD
7G. ByersM
10K. DempseyM
6J. Lawrence-GabrielM