Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Bradford City
Match Time & Date:
29/12/2020
02:00 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale
Bradford City and Port Vale go head to head at Valley Parade in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Bantams have been in a splendid form of late, with the team making amends for the slow start to the season. Bradford City are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in the League Two, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Port Vale.
The Valiants, on the other hand, failed to win the last four league fixtures. Port Vale have been struggling at the back in December, and given Bradford City’s current form, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed. In their last meeting in the League Two Port Vale outplayed Bradford City 2-1, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Anthony O\'Connor):
Born in Cork, the Republic of Ireland on October 25, 1992, Anthony O’Connor is a professional footballer who plays for Bradford City as a defender. His primary position is a centre-back, but he is used as both right-back and defensive midfielder as well.
The Irish footballer is a product of the Blackburn Rovers football academy, but he did not see any game action with the Riversiders at senior level. After ending his loan spells with the likes of Burton Albion, Torquay United, and Plymouth Argyle, Anthony O’Connor signed a permanent deal with the Pilgrims in 2015. At the end of the 2014/2015 season, O’Connor returned to Burton, signing a two-year contract with the Brewers.
In the summer of 2016, he moved to Scotland Premier League club Aberdeen where he scored five goals in 61 league appearances. In June 2018 he joined League Two side Bradford City. It has to be noted that Anthony O’Connor has eight caps with the Republic of Ireland U21 team.
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.
