Doncaster Rovers continue their push to move clear of the danger zone as they welcome bottom-placed Port Vale. As Donny produce fine performances on home soil, we predict a 1-0 win. Grant McCann's men earned a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Barnsley and enter this clash with no fresh injury concerns. Their recent form shows 1.50 points per game across their last ten, supported by an xG of 1.25 and a respectable 40% win rate. At home, Doncaster average 2.20 total goals per match, though their attacking output remains modest at 0.80 goals scored per home fixture.
Port Vale, meanwhile, are high on confidence after a much-needed 1-0 victory over Bolton, but remain stuck at the bottom with 31 points. Injuries to Ben Heneghan and George Byers leave them weakened, though their recent numbers aren’t disastrous: 1.50 PPG, 0.90 goals scored, and 50% clean sheets overall. However, their away record is less convincing, with 1.67 goals conceded per match and an xGA of 1.57, highlighting defensive vulnerability on the road.
Historically, Port Vale hold the upper hand (6 wins in 10), though the margins have often been tight. Given Doncaster's slight momentum and home advantage, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals as both sides score under 1.0 goal on average.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Doncaster vs Port Vale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Doncaster 1 - 0 Port Vale
Doncaster vs Port Vale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Billy Sharp @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Billy Sharp @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Doncaster -0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Port Vale +4 @ -175 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Doncaster to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Doncaster to Win/Doncaster to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Doncaster - Yes @ 125 Odds
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View OfferDoncaster Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwllldwdw | 1.50 |
| Home | wlldw | 1.40 |
| Away | dwldw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.36 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.32 | 1.55 |
Port Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwdwwldlw | 1.50 |
| Home | ddwwldw | 1.71 |
| Away | lwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.29 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.57 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 29% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.09 | 1.17 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.73 | 1.57 |
Doncaster vs Port Vale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Doncaster (30%)
10 Matches
Port Vale (60%)
