Port Vale will look to claim a major scalp when they face Bolton in the League One round 39. However, we predict a 2-0 away win as Port Vale suit Bolton. The Valiants head into this clash on uneven form, taking 1.20 points per game across their last 10 matches and losing 3-2 to Blackpool in midweek. At home, their output remains limited, scoring just 0.57 goals per match, while failing to score in 43% of home games. Defensively, Vale concede 1.14 goals per home match, and their xGA at Vale Park sits at 1.80, highlighting persistent issues at the back. Injuries to Byers and Heneghan further weaken their stability.
Bolton, meanwhile, continue to show promotion-level consistency with 2.00 points per game from their last 10 matches. The Trotters have not lost in their last five away fixtures and average 2.00 goals per away match, supported by an xG of 1.91 on their travels. Their defensive record is not perfect—conceding 1.00 per away match—but far more reliable than their hosts. With only Blackett-Taylor missing, Bolton arrive with momentum and depth.
The H2H data also strongly favours Bolton, who have won 9 of the last 12 meetings, keeping 58% clean sheets in the process. Given Bolton's strong form, superior H2H, and better attacking metrics, our prediction firmly points toward Away Win, with additional value on Bolton Over 1.5 (2.00 goals per away game) and Bolton to Score First.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Port Vale vs Bolton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 0 - 2 Bolton
Port Vale vs Bolton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bolton -0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Port Vale +3 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bolton to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bolton to Win/Bolton to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bolton - Yes @ 137 Odds
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View OfferPort Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwdwwldl | 1.20 |
| Home | lddwwld | 1.29 |
| Away | lwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.71 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.57 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.14 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 29% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.03 | 1.10 | 0.84 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.73 | 1.80 | 1.57 |
Bolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdddwwdd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwdwd | 2.20 |
| Away | wddwd | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.01 | 2.10 | 1.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.37 | 1.39 |
Port Vale vs Bolton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Port Vale (17%)
12 Matches
Bolton (75%)
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