Our Blackpool vs Port Vale Prediction: 2-1
Blackpool vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Blackpool vs Port Vale 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
Blackpool's Last Match – Doncaster vs Blackpool
Blackpool will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England League 1 loss against Doncaster on March 14. In that match, Blackpool had 50% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 50% | 0 (5) | 1.23 | 57 |
 Blackpool | 50% | 0 (1) | 1.43 | 50 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Huddersfield
Determined to get back to winning ways, Port Vale must win after their 0-0 England League 1 draw against Huddersfield on March 14. In that match, Port Vale recorded 55% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 55% | 0 (5) | 0.4 | 43 |
 Huddersfield | 45% | 0 (4) | 1.45 | 57 |
Blackpool vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.43 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Blackpool 9-22
Port Vale 8-12
What are the odds for this match?
Blackpool to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.25
Port Vale to win: @3.75