Our Blackpool vs Port Vale Prediction: 1-1
Blackpool vs Port Vale in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
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 – Exeter vs Blackpool
Blackpool will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 England League 1 defeat against Exeter on August 9. In that match, Blackpool controlled 56% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 44% | 14 (7) | 2.38 | 47 |
Blackpool | 56% | 7 (2) | 0.6 | 37 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Cardiff
Port Vale must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Cardiff on August 7. In that match, Port Vale saw 39% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 39% | 0 (1) | 0.6 | 58 |
Cardiff | 61% | 0 (1) | 0.51 | 43 |
Blackpool vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Blackpool 16-18
Port Vale 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Blackpool to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.4
Port Vale to win: @3.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825