Port Vale come into the final round on the back of a surprise 2–1 win over Stockport, but their relegation has already been confirmed, leaving them with little at stake. Given huge gap in quality between the two teams, we predict a 2-0 away win. Valiant's recent form has been mixed (1.10 points per game), and while they’ve shown some defensive resilience at home (0 goals conceded in recent home matches), their attacking output remains a major issue, scoring just 0.70 goals per game overall and failing to score in 60% of matches.
Lincoln City, meanwhile, head into the match as champions, having secured promotion with an impressive 100-point tally. Their form is outstanding, averaging 2.60 points per game and winning 8 of their last 10 matches. The Imps score 2.20 goals per game while conceding just 1.00, showing both attacking quality and balance. With Dom Jefferies and Tom Bayliss pushing for starts, squad rotation should not significantly weaken their overall level.
Despite Port Vale’s recent upset, the gap in quality, consistency, and motivation (finishing strongly as champions) still leans heavily toward the visitors.
Given Lincoln's superior form, quality, and consistency, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Away Win, alongside Lincoln to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (Port Vale’s low scoring output may limit the total despite Lincoln’s attack).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Port Vale vs Lincoln prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 0 - 2 Lincoln
Port Vale vs Lincoln Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Freddie Draper @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Freddie Draper @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Port Vale +2.5 @ -910 Odds
- European Handicap: Port Vale +3 @ -1000 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: X2 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Lincoln City to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Lincoln City to Win/Lincoln City to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Lincoln City - Yes @ 150 Odds
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View OfferPort Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwdwdllw | 1.10 |
| Home | wdd | 1.67 |
| Away | lllwllw | 0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 0.33 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.33 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 0.00 | 2.43 |
| BTTS | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Expected Goals | 1.01 | 1.16 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.63 | 1.36 | 1.75 |
Lincoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwwwwdww | 2.60 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wdwdw | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.64 | 1.67 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.56 | 0.95 |
Port Vale vs Lincoln Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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