Bradford aim to finish 2025 in style boosted by a hard-fought 2-1 Boxing Day win over Wigan. Given Port Vale's struggles on the travels, we predict that the Bantams will do so with a 1-0 win. At Valley Parade Bradford have been highly reliable, winning 75% of their matches and conceding just 0.75 goals per game. Their attacking numbers are modest overall (0.90 scored per match), but at home they rise to 1.50, supported by an expected goals of 1.52, showing improved creativity. The hosts, however, must cope without in-form midfielder Max Power, who is suspended after collecting a yellow card last time out.
Port Vale, on the other hand, are low on confidence following a humiliating 5-0 loss at Huddersfield, continuing a worrying pattern on the road where they average only 0.25 points per game and score just 0.50 goals per away match. Defensive fragility is also a problem, with the Valiants conceding 3.00 goals per game away from home. Their overall xGA of 1.47 highlights recurring structural issues. Defender Liam Gordon remains a long-term absentee, but there are no new injury concerns.
Given Bradford's excellent home form and Vale’s poor away record, Home Win seems like a sure bet, with additional value on Under 3.5 goals (88% H2H) and Bradford to Keep a Clean Sheet.
This League 1 match will be played on Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:45.
What is our Bradford vs Port Vale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bradford 1 - 0 Port Vale
Bradford vs Port Vale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Andy Cook @ 150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferBradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwlw | 1.30 |
| Home | lwww | 2.25 |
| Away | ldlwl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.75 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.52 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 1.27 | 1.35 |
Port Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdll | 0.90 |
| Home | dlwwl | 1.33 |
| Away | lldl | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.33 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 0.83 | 3.00 |
| BTTS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.73 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.39 | 1.59 |
Bradford vs Port Vale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bradford (29%)
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