Our prediction for this League 2 match:
After sharing the spoils with Barrow and Newport in the previous two league fixtures, Carlisle United will be looking to return to winning ways in the League Two when they take on Port Vale in the League Two round 42. The Cumbrians do not want to give up on their playoffs dream, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Port Vale on Saturday afternoon.
The Valiants, on the other hand, look unstoppable at the moment, with the team recording a win in each of their previous six league fixtures. Port Vale are high on spirits ahead of the trip to Cumbria, but beating Carlisle United on the road is easier said than done. A close match is on the cards at Brunton Park, and we believe that punters can find value in betting on draw. Port Vale midfielder Emmanuel Oyekele is likely to miss the game with injury.
Highlighted Player (Magnus Norman ):
Magnus Norman is a talented goalkeeper who plays for Carlisle United in the League Two, the fourth tier of the English football system. Born in London on January 19, 1997, Norman is a product of his hometown club Fulham.
Despite being a Fulham player from 2014 to 2020, the shot-stopper did not see any game action with the Cottagers at senior level. After spending a couple of years on loan at the likes of Farnborough, Hayes and Yeading United, Southport, and Rochdale, he signed a two-year deal with Carlisle United on August 7, 2020.
Magnus Norman represented England at under-18 youth level, but he has yet to receive a call-up for the senior team. The Carlisle United goalkeeper made his debut with the club in an EFL Trophy clash against Sunderland on October 6, 2020. The Black Cats won the game 5-3. Magnus Norman wears the No. 1 shirt at Carlisle United.
Highlighted Team (Port Vale):
Nicknamed the Valiants, Port Vale are a professional club that compete in the League Two. Port Vale welcome their rivals at Vale Park, and they wear white and black kit when playing in front of home fans. Yellow, on the other hand, is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Valiants’ home ground, which was built in 1950, can hold up to 49,768 people. Championship side Stoke City are seen as one of the club’s fiercest rivals, but their rivalry is pretty healthy. The two teams first met on December 2, 1882, with the Potters emerging triumphant (1-0).
The Valiants maintain a rivalry with fellow League 2 club Crewe Alexandra as well. Speaking of the club’s titles, it has to be noted that Port Vale have won Football League Trophy on two occasions (1993, 2001). A 9-1 win over Chesterfield from September 24, 1932 is the club’s biggest triumph.