Port Vale desperately need points on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:45 PM in the League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Port Vale come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Bristol Rovers, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Port Vale head into this on the back of a defeat, while Bristol Rovers arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Port Vale and Bristol Rovers have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Port Vale won 1–0.

Verdict: Bristol Rovers's quality should tell even on the road. Port Vale will push, but the visitors have too much class. Bristol Rovers to win.