Wycombe Wanderers vs Port Vale: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Wycombe Wanderers host Port Vale at Adams Park on Saturday afternoon in a key League One fixture. Both teams arrive off recent defeats and will look to reverse their fortunes.
Context and form
Wycombe lost 2-0 away to Leyton Orient in their last league outing. They had beaten Cardiff City 2-0 two weeks earlier.
The Chairboys have lost three of their last four league matches. They sit four points behind Stevenage, who hold the final playoff position and have a game in hand.
Home form has been a strength for Wycombe. They have won four of their last five matches at Adams Park and have collected 36 points from 19 home fixtures this season.
Port Vale were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Doncaster Rovers last time out. The Valiants remain bottom of the table with 31 points from 37 games.
They sit 11 points adrift of safety but hold multiple games in hand on several rivals. In the previous 15 league matches, Port Vale earned 16 points, more than each of the five teams above them.
Their cup form has been impressive. Port Vale beat Bristol City and Premier League side Sunderland to set up a showdown with Chelsea next weekend.
Stakes
Wycombe need points to maintain their playoff push. Upcoming fixtures include Stockport County, Bradford City and Huddersfield Town.
Port Vale seek momentum ahead of their FA Cup tie. A positive result at Adams Park would boost confidence for the Chelsea clash.
Team News
This Wycombe Wanderers vs Port Vale preview includes a prediction, team news and a lineups preview.
Wycombe Wanderers
Centre-back Taylor Allen is suspended after a straight red card in the first half at Leyton Orient. He is 25 years old.
Connor Taylor is expected to partner Niall Huggins. Huggins returned from a month out and started in east London.
Dan Casey and Anders Hagelskjaer remain unavailable. Hagelskjaer is not expected to return this season due to a muscle injury.
A left-wing spot is undecided. Fulham loanee Luke Harris and Cunha Vidigal are options for Michael Duff.
Port Vale
George Byres has returned to training but is not yet available. Ben Heneghan and Ryan Croasdale remain sidelined.
Jon Brady is likely to keep the same back four that faced Doncaster. Funso Ojo is set to start alongside Rhys Walters in midfield.
The striking role could go to Everton loanee Martin Sherif or 20-year-old Dajaune Brown. Brown rejoined the squad last weekend.
Probable lineups
- Wycombe Wanderers (probable): Norris; Grimmer, Taylor, Huggins, Harvie; Morley, Boyd-Munce; Onyedinma, Woodrow, Harris; Lowe.
- Port Vale (probable): Gauci; Lawrence-Gabriel, Humphreys, C. Hall, Campbell; Ojo, Walters; G. Hall, Shipley, Headley; Sherif.
Prediction
Wycombe enter this game as favourites. Their home record and recent performances at Adams Park support that view.
Port Vale have shown resilience but face a difficult trip. Filmogaz.com predicts a 2-0 win for the hosts.
