Port Vale take on Bradford City full of belief after their shock 1-0 FA Cup win over Sunderland, and with no fresh injury worries, we predict that the Valiants are going to continue their momentum with a 1-0 win. Vale have lost just one of their last five league games (DWDWW), averaging 1.50 points per match, and have been particularly tough to break down, keeping 40% clean sheets. Their home xGA of 1.46 suggests they do allow chances, but Bradford’s away form may limit the damage.
Bradford City travel to Stoke-on-Trent with a major concern: defender Aden Baldwin is suspended, weakening a back line already leaking 2.20 goals per away match. Their home record is flawless (5 wins in a row), but away they have been the complete opposite—five straight defeats, scoring just 0.60 per game on the road while conceding 2.20. Their away xGA of 1.59 further highlights their defensive vulnerability.
As hosts are in strong form and Bradford winless away, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, with additional value on Under 3.5 (89% H2H) and Under 2.5 goals (56%).
This League 1 match will be played on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Port Vale vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 1 - 0 Bradford
Port Vale vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 175 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Paul Mullin @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Port Vale +0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Port Vale +1 @ -143 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: 1X @ -143 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Port Vale to Win @ 150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Port Vale to Win/Port Vale to Win @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Port Vale - Yes @ 250 Odds
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View OfferPort Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlldwdww | 1.50 |
| Home | ldlddww | 1.29 |
| Away | wlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 29% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.86 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.29 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 29% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.04 | 1.19 | 0.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.41 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlwwlwlw | 1.50 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.20 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 80% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.75 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 0.88 | 1.59 |
Port Vale vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Port Vale (28%)
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Bradford (33%)
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