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Colchester United will welcome Port Vale to the JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7:45 pm UK time. Both teams are enjoying unbeaten runs, with Colchester aiming to climb closer to the playoff spots and Port Vale eyeing an automatic promotion position in League Two.

Interesting Fact:

Port Vale have the best away record in League Two this season, collecting 25 points from 15 games.

Team Analysis

Colchester United

Colchester sit 13th in the League Two standings, with 34 points from 27 matches. Their recent form has been solid, picking up seven points from their last three matches, including a narrow 1-0 win over Morecambe.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-L-D
• Last match: 1-0 win vs Morecambe

Key Players:

• Jack Payne: The midfielder has contributed six goals and seven assists this season, making him a vital creative outlet.
• Lyle Taylor: Colchester’s top scorer with seven goals, providing a consistent threat in front of goal.

Injuries/Suspensions:
No reported injury concerns for Colchester, allowing head coach Danny Cowley to field his preferred lineup.

Port Vale

Port Vale are fourth in the table, just one point behind the automatic promotion places. Their strength lies in their away form, which has propelled them into playoff contention. They come into this match unbeaten in four, following a 1-1 draw against Chesterfield.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-D-L
• Last match: 1-1 draw vs Chesterfield

Key Players:

• Jayden Stockley: The team’s leading scorer with six goals this season, Stockley remains their key attacking threat.
• Ethan Chislett: An important contributor with four goals, offering creativity in midfield.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Mitchell Clark: Suspended following a red card against Chesterfield.
• Thomas Sang is expected to replace Clark in the starting XI.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw at Vale Park. Historically, Colchester edged the last meeting at the JobServe Community Stadium, securing a 1-0 win in March 2022.

Recent Meetings:

• Oct 2024: Port Vale 1-1 Colchester
• Mar 2022: Colchester 1-0 Port Vale
• Oct 2021: Port Vale 2-0 Colchester

Key Stats:

• Port Vale have won seven of their 15 away games this season.
• Colchester are unbeaten in their last three matches, picking up two wins and a draw.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Colchester United 1-1 Port Vale

Both teams are in decent form, and with Port Vale’s away strength matched by Colchester’s home resilience, a closely contested draw seems likely.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Jayden Stockley

Possible Lineups

Colchester United (4-2-3-1):
Macey; Egbo, Kelleher, Flanagan, Iandolo; McDonnell, Bishop; Anderson, Payne, Edwards; Simpson

Port Vale (3-5-2):
Amos; John, Smith, Hall; Sang, Croasdale, Harper, Garrity, Headley; Tolaj, Stockley

Hot Stat

Port Vale are unbeaten in their last four League Two matches, highlighting their consistency on the road.

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