Northampton Town hosts Port Vale in a contest marked by modest form and tight stats. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. Northampton’s overall points per game is just 0.80, with a weak win rate of 20%. The Cobblers score an average of 0.90 goals and concede 1.80, with a 50% BTTS rate. Their home form is slightly better but still inconsistent. Both Shaw and Edwards remain injured, but should not be sorely missed.
Port Vale shows slightly more promise, with 1.10 points per game overall and a 30% win rate. The Valiants score 0.70 goals and concede 1.50 per game, with BTTS occurring in 30% of matches. Head-to-head, both teams have won 4 times in 11 matches, indicating a balanced rivalry. There are no fresh injury worries for the away team.
As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach, Under 2.5 goals is our main betting tip, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Northampton vs Port Vale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Northampton 1 - 1 Port Vale
Northampton vs Port Vale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 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: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jack Vale @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jack Vale @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Port Vale +0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Northampton - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferNorthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllldwwdll | 0.80 |
| Home | llwl | 0.75 |
| Away | lldwdl | 0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.75 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.77 | 1.21 | 2.15 |
Port Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllwldlld | 1.10 |
| Home | wlldld | 0.83 |
| Away | wlwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 0.93 | 1.03 | 0.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.46 |
Northampton vs Port Vale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Northampton (36%)
11 Matches
Port Vale (36%)
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