Our Port Vale vs Bolton Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Port Vale vs Bolton 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 Bradford
Port Vale will look to get back on track following a 0-2 England League 1 loss against Bradford on March 11.
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Wycombe
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bolton must win following their 3-2 England League 1 victory against Wycombe on March 7. In that match, Bolton had 57% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 57% | 0 (8) | 1.38 | 43 |
 Wycombe | 43% | 0 (10) | 2.29 | 63 |
Port Vale vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Bolton average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.