Burton Albion vs Port Vale prediction and betting tips on March 23, 2024
On Saturday, as part of the 40th round of the English League One, Burton Albion will face Port Vale at the Pirelli Stadium. Here's the match prediction from the experts at Dailysports.
Burton Albion
The "Brewers" have been battling for survival throughout the season and currently occupy the 19th position in the league table. In 38 matches, Burton Albion has secured 10 victories, drawn nine times, and suffered 19 defeats. They are four points clear of the relegation zone. In the last matchday, the "Brewers" played an away match against Exeter City, where they suffered a minimal 0-1 defeat. This loss marked Burton Albion's third consecutive defeat, and they have been unable to secure a victory in their last five matches, despite winning two away matches against Leyton Orient and Bristol Rovers in mid-February.
Port Vale
The situation in the league table is even worse for the "Valiants" than for their upcoming opponent. After 37 matches, Port Vale sits second from bottom, with only eight victories and 20 defeats. They are six points adrift of safety, occupied by Cambridge United in 20th place. Ahead of their game against Burton, Andy Crosby's team suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Oxford United. Overall, Port Vale has not won in 14 League One matches. The last time they secured three points was at the end of December when they convincingly defeated Blackpool at home. It's worth noting that Port Vale has only won three out of 18 away matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams last crossed paths in the FA Cup in November 2023, when Port Vale, after a draw in the home match, defeated their opponent 2-0 in the replay.
- In the first round, Burton defeated Port Vale away with a score of 3-2.
- Both teams scored in only two out of the last five matches.
Burton Albion vs Port Vale Prediction
The favorites for the match are the "Brewers," with odds for their victory estimated at 2.28. Burton has an excellent opportunity to strengthen their position in the league, as they face the underdog. Our bet for the match is "Burton Albion to win with a (0) handicap" at odds of 1.61.