Notts County vs Port Vale Prediction

The EFL League Two’s second placed side as of current, Notts County, are set to host Port Vale at Meadow Lane as they look to close the gap on, or potentially overtake, Gillingham at the top of the table.

Notts County vs Port Vale Key Stats

• Notts County have only lost 1 of their last 11 games
• Port Vale have failed to win in 5 of their previous 8 matches
• Notts County have scored 11 goals in 6
• Port Vale have conceded 5 in 5

Notts County vs Port Vale Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Notts County have the opportunity to potentially go top of the table with a win in this game. However Port Vale will be no easy challenger. This could be a cracking game.

Notts County Preview

Notts County Predicted Lineup - Alex Bass; Jacob Bedeau, Matthew Platt, Lewis Macari; Kellan Gordon, Daniel Crowley, Matt Palmer, Sam Austin; Scott Robertson, George Abbott; Alassana Jatta

Notts County currently sit second place in EFL League Two on 18 points. A win here could send them top of the league so long as things go their way when Gillingham travel to Crewe Alexandra.

Not only this but they have scored the joint most in the division (17) and conceded the fourth least in the division as well (8). They are an incredibly difficult side to beat. This has been proven throughout the season especially with multiple comeback victories.

Can they pick up another win here?

Port Vale Preview

Port Vale Predicted Lineup - Connor Ripley; Connor Hall, Ben Heneghan, Tom Sang; Kyle John, George Byers, Ben Garrity, Brandon Cover; Ethan Chislett; Antwoine Hackford, Jayden Stockley

Port Vale on the other hand sit 7th in the table on 15 points from nine.

They have impressively scored 14 goals so far this season but they have also conceded 12 something they will be wary of coming into this match.

They are on a good run at the moment though so will surely be hopeful to pull off what would be a slightly shocking victory.

Head To Head Stats: Notts County vs Port Vale

Competitively these two sides have faced one another on 105 occasions in their histories.

Notts County are the team with the advantage having won 47 of those games. This to Port Vale’s 36 wins. There have also been 22 draws.

In fact, Notts County are unbeaten in the previous four matches against Port Vale, something they will be keen to continue in this game. Port Vale’s last victory against Notts County was back in 2015.

2nd March 2019 - Notts County 0-0 Port Vale - EFL League Two

3rd November 2018 - Port Vale 2-2 Notts County - EFL League Two

1st January 2018 - Notts County 1-0 Port Vale - EFL League Two

2nd September 2017 - Port Vale 0-1 Notts County - EFL League Two

28th February 2015 - Notts County 0-1 Port Vale - EFL League One

Betting Tips For Notts County vs Port Vale

This game will not be easy for either side with both teams in good form and boasting strong squads.

However we can’t help but feel Notts County will be more up for this game with so much on the line. Their ability to score goals will surely be too overpowering for Port Vale and so we expect them to come away with a win. However, as mentioned, it will not come easily.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 11/8 for Notts County To Win in this game. With these odds £10 has the potential to return up to a potential £23.75 making it our best value selection.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Notts County vs Port Vale

Notts County 2-1 Port Vale

Notts County can come away with a win against Port Vale and potentially take over Gillingham in top spot. Port Vale will be no easy test though for the home side and will provide an exciting game against them.

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