Port Vale vs Macclesfield Predictions

• Port Vale have lost just 1 of their 12 home league matches in League 2 this season, winning 6 times in the process.
• During said run, they’ve scored an average of 1.33 goals a game and conceded an average of just 0.75.
• Macclesfield haven’t won any of their last 10 matches, losing 5 times in the process.
• Spirits are low in visiting ranks due to the ongoing financial issues at the club and the non-payment of wages.

Port Vale looking for home win

After a disappointing 20th placed finish last term, Port Vale are hoping to play a part at the right end of the League 2 table this time around. On paper, the hosts have the quality needed to push for a play-off spot and coming into this game stationed in 10th place and just 4 points short of the top 7, they are definitely in the mix.

A 2-0 home win over league leaders Swindon has confidence high in Port Vale ranks prior to this match and the side will be looking for another strong performance at Vale Park. The hosts have lost just 1 of their 12 outings in front of the home crowd in League 2 so far this season and those taking to the pitch will be itching to secure what would be their 7th home league win of the campaign.

Macclesfield are struggling

Meanwhile, after dodging relegation last term, this season has turned into a real nightmare for Macclesfield. Question hangs over the club’s future with big financial issues present and the side have already been hit with a 6 point deduction and have a playing squad still owed months of unpaid wages.

Though they are currently 1 point clear of relegation, that doesn’t look like being the case for much longer and the situation of the club is clearly affecting performances on the pitch. Indeed, the visitors haven’t won any of their last 10 games now and that has them making this trip with confidence in short supply.

Port Vale are clear favourites

Ultimately, there can be no doubting who the favourites are to win this game and that’s Port Vale. They come into the clash off the back of a big win, are pretty strong at Vale Park and face a Macclesfield outfit demoralised by off the pitch issues.

All things considered, backing a home win looks the only way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do. Macclesfield have taken just 2 points from their last 6 away games and it’s hard to see that changing on Wednesday, with a 2-0 margin of home victory on the cards.