Port Vale and Blackpool will play on Friday, December 29th, 2023, at 19:45h (UTC), in a League One game to be held in England, check the Port Vale vs Blackpool betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Port Vale vs Blackpool will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Vale Park stadium, in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, with a capacity for 19052 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Port Vale vs Blackpool betting tip 2023/2024
Despite the season change, the League One has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.55 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.57 goals per game of the last championship.
Port Vale last match
Port Vale come from a draw in the last match. The game against Wycombe Wanderers, valid for the League One, ended with a 1-1. The team coached by A. Crosby lined up in the last match with a 3-4-2-1 formation.
During the pre-match everything pointed to it being a fairly even match between both teams, so the draw, with odds around 3.40, was a fairly logical and expected result.
Port Vale average performance has certainly not been brilliant. One of the few who made a difference is Ryan Loft: well positioned on the field, with a well-tuned foot, he was instrumental to the team in saving the result.
Blackpool last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for League One, Blackpool, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Bristol Rovers team with a final score of 3-1.
The odds of 1.75 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.
Port Vale vs Blackpool h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in League One, where Blackpool was at 8th place while Port Vale occupied 14th place. Blackpool went in with a 3-5-2 formation while Port Vale opened their game with a 3-4-2-1 tactic.
Their last League One game of 2023/2024 season which took place on 15-08-2023 game ended in a staggering 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The performance of the Blackpool team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the Port Vale team.
S. Martin has been selected to officiate in this football match alongside M. Dwyer and I. Cooper.
Port Vale
League One leaderboard now
comes into this game with 26 points, putting them in 15th place in the League One. They are also encumbered with a negative balance, 9 losses, 7 wins, and 5 draws.
With a 1 point advantage over the Leyton Orient team which is in position 16 in the 25th round. Also, it has 1 point less than Shrewsbury Town team that is ranked in the 14th place.
Port Vale analysis
After 24 rounds, Port Vale has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 30 goals so far and scored 19 times.
Maintaining optimal performance could prove to be a difficult task for Port Vale as they navigate a tight schedule with multiple games in quick succession. Despite Port Vale and Blackpool being evenly matched on paper, the team’s demanding schedule could tip the scales in favor of their opponents.
Best goalscorer from Port Vale
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Ben Garrity. The Midfielder scored 7 goals in the current season, helping Port Vale to achieve victory in several disputes.
Blackpool
League One leaderboard now
Blackpool arrives in this game with 36 points, and in 8th place in the League One, having won 10 games in total and lost 7 times, making a total of 6 draws.
In the 25th round, Barnsley, that is in the 7th place, has a small advantage of 2 points.
Blackpool analysis
Blackpool after 24 days has put up 40 goals scored, and taken 28, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
Blackpool has been playing in a topsy-turvy manner lately, with alternating results of wins and losses. They will need to find a way to string together consistent performances if they want to challenge for the top spots in the league.
As we approach the Regular Season, Blackpool is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.52 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Blackpool is a more offensive team than Port Vale, having 2525 attacks vs. 2249 from Port Vale, having scored 40 times, in comparison, Port Vale converted into goal 19 times.
Juggling a tight schedule with several games in a short timeframe, Blackpool could find it challenging to perform at their best against Port Vale. Despite the odds pointing towards a closely fought contest, the team’s busy schedule could be a crucial factor in determining the final result.
Best goalscorer from Blackpool
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Jordan Rhodes. The Attacker has scored 15 times in this competition and helped Blackpool avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Port Vale is Ben Garrity, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Blackpool is Jordan Rhodes, he has scored in 15 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Port Vale 1 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Blackpool 1.2 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.48 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Port Vale vs Blackpool betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 29th, 2023, Friday.
The match will take place at the Vale Park stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.
The last time these teams faced each other was in League One match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
