Port Vale will look to halt a dreadful run of form against Cheltenham Town when the two meet at Vale Park in League Two.
League Two
Our Three Predictions For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town
- First Prediction: Both Teams To Score – 83/100
- Second Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals – 97/100
- Third Prediction: Cheltenham Town – Draw No Bet – 97/50
First Prediction For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town – Both Teams To Score – 83/100
Port Vale are in a run of dreadful form at the moment. This has seen them go from challenging from the League Two title to being in danger of slipping out of the play-off places in the coming weeks. The main reason for this is their lack of fire power. The Valiants have scored just one goal in their last five games and just twice throughout the whole of December.
It’s worth noting that Darren Moore’s side haven’t played many games at Vale Park during this run. They did draw blanks against Walsall and Bromley, the latter finishing 0-0, but they had scored in every home game since August prior to that.
Cheltenham are on a remarkable goalscoring run and haven’t failed to find the net since losing 2-0 to Fleetwood Town on September 28th. Expect them to continue that run against a Port Vale side low on confidence.
Second Prediction For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town – Over 2.5 Goals – 97/100
Port Vale head into this game on the back of two defeats, losing 2-1 at Bradford City and 3-0 at Grimsby Town. Their games prior to that were low scoring, producing two 1-1 draws, two 0-0 draws and a 1-0 defeat. In fact, prior to Boxing Day, Vale hadn’t been involved in a game that produced three or more goals since October 26th.
The reason for backing this is simply because of the team they are facing. As previously stated, Cheltenham are on a remarkable goalscoring run, but they are also capable of shipping goals. The Robins hosted Notts County on Sunday having not tasted defeat in six games. That came to an end as the Magpies left the EV Charger Points Stadium with a 5-3 win. Cheltenham’s previous two losses, in October and November respectively, both ended 3-2. Michael Flynn’s side are open, which could produce another high-scoring encounter.
Third Prediction For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town – Cheltenham Town – Draw No Bet – 97/50
Port Vale head into this game as the favourites, but their recent form would suggest otherwise. The Valiants haven’t recorded a win since beating relegation-threatened Morecambe in November, whereas they haven’t beaten a team in the top half of the table since October. This has led to alarming slide down the table and although they still sit fifth in League Two, could end the day outside the play-off places.
Cheltenham’s 14th position is arguably a false one. They have lost just two of their last 12 league outings and will feel they really should have got something out of the game against Notts County on Sunday. The Robins will still be quietly targeting a place in the play-offs come May. Backing them with a draw no bet option would see your stake returned if the scores end level.
Best Odds For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town
| Bookmaker | Port Vale | Draw | Cheltenham Town |
| MyriadPlay | 77/100 | 5/2 | 3/1 |
| Gentleman Jim | 4/5 | 5/2 | 3/1 |
| Betarno | 5/6 | 13/5 | 29/10 |
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 are a team in dire straits. After hitting the top of the table in October, they surrendered their lead in early December when they lost to current runaway leaders Walsall. Since then, they have extended their winless run to six games and have lost their last two. Their 3-0 defeat against Grimsby Town on Sunday was evidence of a team low on confidence and it’s difficult to see where their next win will come from.
Cheltenham’s 5-3 loss against Notts County at Whaddon Road ended a six-game unbeaten streak and was just their second loss in 12 outings. This has seen them move from the cusps of the relegation places to mid-table, and they will start this game just six points off the play-off places. An impressive win over Crewe Alexandra on Boxing Day showed they have the credentials to be pushing for a top seven finish come May.
The two sides met at the beginning of December, playing out a 1-1 draw. Cheltenham have the upper hand in this fixture in recent times, winning three and drawing three of the last six meetings. Port Vale’s last win against the Robins came in 2020, when they secured a 2-1 victory at Vale Park.
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Where To Watch Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town
Where can I watch this game, either in person or on TV?
- Location: Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1AW
- Date: January 1st, 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups For Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town
Predicted Port Vale Lineup
- Lineup: Ripley; John, Debrah, Heneghan, Hall, Shorrock; Richards, Croasdale, Curtis; Hackford, Stockley
- Injured/Suspended: Byers, Baker-Boaitey, Garrity, Sang
- Manager: Darren Moore
Predicted Cheltenham Town Lineup
- Lineup: Day; Jude-Boyd, Bakare, Stubbs, Bradbury; Young, Kinsella; Thomas, Colwill, Pett; Miller
- Injured/Suspended: Haynes
- Manager: Michael Flynn
