Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Charlton will be aiming to give fans some cheer when they host Port Vale to the Valley in their last home game of the season. The Red Robins are eager to secure a top-ten finish and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Scott Fraser is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 3-2 loss to MK Dons, with Aaron Henry likely to drop to the bench.
The Valiants, on the other hand, secured the League One survival thanks to a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers, meaning that they have little to play for in the season finale. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Charlton, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. Ellis Harrison limped off with injury against the Pirates, with Jamie Proctor likely to step up.
Highlighted Player (Jake Forster-Caskey ):
Born in Southend-on-Sea, England on April 25, 1994 Jake Forster-Caskey is a midfielder who plays for Charlton Athletic in the League One. Forster-Caskey started his both youth and senior careers at Brighton & Hove Albion and it has to be noted that he scored five goals in 67 league appearances for the Seagulls first team.
After spending a couple of seasons on loan at the likes of Oxford United, Milton Keynes Dons and Rotherham United, the English footballer signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Charlton Athletic in the winter of 2017. Jake quickly established himself as a first-team regular at the capital club, scoring 5 goals in 43 appearances in the 2017/2018 League One campaign.
However, he was out of contention for most of the 2018/2019 season with a serious knee injury. His main position is central midfielder, but he is capable of playing as both defensive and left midfielder as well.
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.