**Chesterfield roll into Vale Park as the in-form side here** — the Spireites have won three of their last five while Port Vale's form is stuttering. This one's all about whether Vale's home fortress can steady the ship.

Vale have won their last two at home but lost three of five overall; Chesterfield meanwhile are firing with three wins in five and a **serious edge in this fixture historically** (10 H2H wins to Vale's 5). The away side's momentum is real.

Key storylines:

- **Chesterfield's attacking potency** — they've scored 4 and 2 goals in their last two wins, looking slick in the final third
- **Port Vale's defensive solidity at home** — J. Smith's kept clean sheets in both Vale wins, but will it hold against this firepower?
- **R. Boot's distribution** — Chesterfield's keeper has been solid; avoid silly mistakes in midfield

Expected lineups:

- **Port Vale**: J. Smith, J. Headley, C. Hall, L. Montsma, J. Lawrence-Gabriel, K. Dempsey, B. Garrity, O. Hernández, G. Hall, B. Waine, O. Lynch
- **Chesterfield**: R. Boot, L. Gordon, J. Simpson, K. McFadzean, R. Hutton, R. Stirk, G. McEachran, J. Koroma, J. Randall, D. Markanday, L. Bonis

Prediction:

**1-2 Chesterfield** — the visiting form and H2H lean edges the Spireites slightly here; Vale will battle hard but Chesterfield's attack has the edge. 🔴