Despite recent defeats, Port Vale consistently scores in four of their five home matches, even when losing. They concede an average of 1.8 goals per game at home, but find ways to score through set pieces and counterattacks. Rotherham, meanwhile, have also scored in seven of their last ten away games, despite a losing streak. Their head-to-head meeting in August ended 2-1, with both teams scoring.
Both teams' defenses are in poor shape: Port Vale have conceded 15 goals in five matches, while Rotherham have conceded 11 in their last four league games. However, the visiting team's attack has scored in five of their previous eight away games, albeit in defeats. A matchup between two underdogs who are good at scoring but poor at defending almost guarantees a goal from each side. Even the current poor form does not change the fact that both teams concede in 80% of matches and at the same time regularly score on their own and away fields.
