Port Vale vs Barnsley Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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

Port Vale Fixtures

Barnsley Fixtures