Bitesize Prediction: Port Vale vs Burton – 19/09/23

Competition: League One

Market: Port Vale win

Odds: 19/20 @ Pribet

Two sides who already find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the League One table, a high-flying Port Vale will welcome Burton to town on Tuesday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Port Vale might have found themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap for large spells of last season, Andy Crosby’s men have come roaring back since opening the 2023/24 campaign. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the Valiants open Tuesday’s fixtures sat with just their goal difference keeping them off the top of the table. Continuing to gain a string of plaudits and putting in another rugged display over the weekend as they claimed a 1-0 victory at home against Northampton, the Burslem-based outfit will be smelling the chance to lay down another marker here. Opening September with an eye-catching 2-1 win away at Oxford, the midweek hosts are certainly riding a major wave of momentum. In fact, along with extending on their EFL Cup adventure on August 29th as they edged their way past Crewe, Port Vale have now won each of their previous six appearances across all formats. Likewise, mustering 16 points from their opening seven League One showdowns, Crosby’s side are rightfully tipped as a standout contender here.

As for the visitors, while Port Vale might be in the midst of an extended purple patch, the same cannot be said for a struggling Burton. Last seen over the weekend putting in another downbeat display as they slumped to a deserved 2-0 loss at the hands of Barnsley, the Brewers already find themselves battling it out in the drop zone. Opening September with a 1-0 defeat at home against Exeter, Dino Maamria appears to have a major job on his hands this season. Failing to win any of their opening eight matchups across all formats and coming under plenty of scrutiny, the Yellows have also gained a reputation for their extended issues in the final third. Crashing out of the EFL Cup on August 9th following a routine 2-0 defeat at home against Championship outfit Leicester, Burton have notched just a single strike from their previous four League One showdowns. Putting just a pair of points on the board from a possible 18, a home victory can be found at appealing odds on Tuesday night.

Bet: Port Vale 19/20 to beat Burton in Tuesday’s League One matchup @ Pribet