Stockport County host already-relegated Port Vale in a League One clash where only the home side still has real stakes, having secured a playoff place. Given huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 3-1 home win. The hosts arrive in strong attacking form, averaging 1.80 points per game and scoring 2.00 goals per match. At home they are especially dangerous, winning 80% of games and conceding just 0.60 goals per match. Star forward Louie Barry is in top form after a hat-trick in their 3-1 win over Peterborough, making him the key threat again.
The Valiants come in low on confidence after a 2-1 defeat to Plymouth, already condemned to relegation. Their form reflects inconsistency, with just 0.60 goals scored per game and a worrying 67% failure-to-score rate away from home. Defensive issues also persist, conceding 1.60 per match overall and 2.67 away. Head-to-head is evenly split, but recent data leans toward goals, with 75% of meetings going over 2.5.
Given Stockport's strong home form and motivation edge, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Louie Barry to Score and Stockport Over 1.5 goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Stockport County vs Port Vale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Stockport County 3 - 1 Port Vale
Stockport County vs Port Vale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -211 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kyle Wootton @ -125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kyle Wootton @ 350 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Port Vale +2.5 @ -286 Odds
- European Handicap: Port Vale +3 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Stockport to Win @ -900 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Stockport to Win/Stockport to Win @ -111 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Stockport - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferStockport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwdlwdlw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Away | ddlwd | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.86 | 2.09 | 1.58 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.19 | 1.60 |
Port Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlllwdwdll | 1.10 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | lllwll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 0.50 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 0.00 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.01 | 1.13 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.29 | 1.83 |
Stockport County vs Port Vale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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