Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Grimsby got the job done on Wednesday 26 December 2018, winning 1-0 away at Port Vale (League Two). It was goalless at half-time, with Grimsby doing the damage after the restart.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Port ValeHome | Rating | GrimsbyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,434 | Overall | 1,448 |
| 1,474 | Match venue | 1,401 |
| 1,474 | At home | 1,491 |
| 1,448 | Away | 1,401 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,413 | Attack | 1,406 |
| 1,534 | Defence | 1,514 |
| 1,462 | Home attack | 1,422 |
| 1,402 | Away attack | 1,392 |
| 1,530 | Home defence | 1,540 |
| 1,537 | Away defence | 1,476 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,530 | Goal environment | 1,488 |
| 1,528 | Home goals | 1,480 |
| 1,502 | Away goals | 1,508 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,458 | Close games | 1,486 |
| 1,431 | Winning margin | 1,449 |
Match venue compares Port Vale at home with Grimsby 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 12 meetings since October 2017, Port Vale have won two, Grimsby have taken six and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Port Vale vs Grimsby prediction page.