Our Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 14, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Port Vale vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Rotherham
Port Vale will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Rotherham on April 7. In that match, Port Vale recorded 46% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 46% | 0 (2) | 0.73 | 30 |
 Rotherham | 54% | 0 (5) | 0.66 | 44 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Rotherham vs Barnsley
Barnsley must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 England League 1 victory over Rotherham in their last outing. In that match, Barnsley had 34% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 66% | 0 (3) | 1.21 | 40 |
 Barnsley | 34% | 0 (8) | 1.2 | 36 |
Port Vale vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Port Vale 6-17
Barnsley 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.2
Barnsley to win: @2.45
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
Port Vale: Ben Waine, Connor Hall, Ben Garrity, Liam Gordon, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Cameron Humphreys, George Hall, Joe Gauci, Jayden Stockley, Elijah Campbell, Rhys Walters
Barnsley: Scott Banks, Tom Bradshaw, Patrick Kelly, Vimal Yoganathan, Jonathan Bland, Eoghan O'Connell, Marc Roberts, Adam Phillips, Owen Goodman, Josh Earl, Corey O'Keeffe