Port Vale host struggling Carlisle United at Vale Park as they look to keep up the pace with League Two leaders Walsall.
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Our Three Predictions For Port Vale vs Carlisle United
- First Prediction: Port Vale To Win – 33/50
- Second Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals – 87/100
- Third Prediction: Both Teams To Score – No – 101/100
First Prediction For Port Vale vs Carlisle United – Port Vale To Win – 33/50
A quick glance at the League Two table will tell you that these odds seem exceptionally generous. Port Vale currently sit second and are in the race for the title, whilst Carlisle are rooted to the bottom and in danger of their second successive relegation. However, the form table reads somewhat different. The two teams have picked up the same number of points over the last six games (six) and neither have won in their last four games. Still, the Valiants know they need to return to winning ways in order to keep the pressure on leaders Walsall and will fancy their chances against a team that has picked up just three victories all season.
Second Prediction For Port Vale vs Carlisle United – Under 2.5 Goals – 87/100
Despite Port Vale’s lofty position, they aren’t a team that scores or concedes a lot of goals. They have hit the back of the net just 26 times in 20 games, whilst they are shipping less than one goal per game on average. Their last six games have all seen two or less goals, and that extends to 10 over the last 12 fixtures. Carlisle’s recent form is identical, and they too have seen their last six outings produce less than three goals. This all points to a low-scoring affair at Vale Park
Third Prediction For Port Vale vs Carlisle United – Both Teams To Score – No – 101/100
Port Vale have picked up a habit of grinding out 1-0 wins this season. Four of their last six league victories have come by this scoreline. Interesting, their last two defeats have also both finished 1-0. This shows that Darren Moore’s side are happy to take the lead before sitting back and seeing out the three points. Carlisle are short on confidence at the moment and have two huge six pointers coming up against Morecambe and Accrington Stanley, both at Brunton Park. Publicly, they’ll state that they’re not thinking about those two fixtures just yet, but privately they’ll have one eye on what could prove to be a season-defining festive period.
Best Odds For Port Vale vs Carlisle United
| Bookmaker | Port Vale | Draw | Carlisle United |
| MyriadPlay | 33/50 | 51/20 | 13/4 |
| Gentleman Jim | 4/6 | 13/5 | 7/2 |
| Betarno | 7/10 | 11/4 | 16/5 |
The table above shows the latest odds from leading football betting websites.
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-To-Head
Port Vale head into this game without a win in four, with their last outing producing a 0-0 draw against Bromley. They also lost 1-0 against Walsall earlier this month at Vale Park, a result which saw the Sadlers move to the top of the table. As a result of their recent form, the Valiants now sit four points off the top of the table having played a game more. Carlisle currently sit bottom of the table and are in danger of a second successive relegation. However, their 2-0 defeat against Chesterfield last weekend was their first loss in five, having produced three draws and a win in their previous four fixtures. This has seen them move level on points with Morecambe in 23rd and just two points off Swindon Town in 22nd. With games coming up against teams in and around them over the festive period, Mike Williamson will be confident that they can move out of the bottom two before the end of the year.
The two teams met last season, albeit in League One before they were both relegated in May. They picked up a win apiece, with Port Vale emerging with a 1-0 victory at Vale Park in August 2023 before Carlisle won 2-1 at Brunton Park in January.
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Where To Watch Port Vale vs Carlisle United
Where can I watch this game, either in person or on TV?
- Location: Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1AW
- Date: December 21st, 2024
- TV Channel: This game is not scheduled for TV broadcast.
Probable Lineups For Port Vale vs Carlisle United
Predicted Port Vale Lineup
- Lineup: Ripley; Debrah, Heneghan, Hall; Clark, Croasdale, Harper, John; Richards; Paton, Stockley
- Injured/Suspended: Garrity
- Manager: Darren Moore
Predicted Carlisle United Lineup
- Lineup: Breeze; Hayden, Lavelle, Mellish; Sadi, Harper, McGeouch, Burey; Jones, Kelly; Adu-Adjei
- Injured/Suspended: Vela, Lewis, Harris
- Manager: Mike Williamson
