Port Vale will look to build on their emphatic 5-1 win over Blackpool as they return to Vale Park, where their form has been considerably stronger than on the road. As Fleetwood are hit by injuries, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Valiants average 1.67 points per game at home and have conceded just 0.50 goals per home match, supported by a solid xGA of 1.22. Even though Marvin Johnson picked up a knock, Vale should cope well in midfield, especially given their recent attacking confidenceâscoring 1.83 goals per home outing.The Cod Army, meanwhile, arrive with injury setbacks of their own as the PotterâHughes duo is sidelined after the disappointing 1-0 defeat to Grimsby. Despite that loss, their overall form has been respectable, taking 1.50 points per game across their last five. They are far more compact away from home, conceding only 0.60 goals per away match, and keeping clean sheets in 60% of those fixtures. However, their xGA away (1.63) suggests they allow more chances than results indicate.
