Our Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale vs Barnsley in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 2, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
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 Plymouth
Port Vale must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Plymouth on November 22. In that match, Port Vale recorded 56% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 56% | 0 (4) | 1.09 | 54 |
 Plymouth | 44% | 0 (4) | 0.47 | 23 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Luton
Barnsley will hope to extend their good run following a 5-0 England League 1 win against Luton on November 22. In that match, Barnsley had 31% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 31% | 0 (8) | 2.18 | 23 |
 Luton | 69% | 0 (1) | 0.45 | 37 |
Port Vale vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 2.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.