Our Port Vale vs Bolton Prediction: 1-2
Port Vale vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
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 – Blackpool vs Port Vale
Port Vale will look to get back on track following a 2-3 England League 1 loss against Blackpool on March 17. In that match, Port Vale controlled 46% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 54% | 0 (5) | 1.51 | 64 |
 Port Vale | 46% | 0 (5) | 1.17 | 38 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Doncaster
Determined to get back to winning ways, Bolton must win after their 0-0 England League 1 draw against Doncaster on March 17. In that match, Bolton had 63% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 63% | 6 (2) | 1.69 | 60 |
 Doncaster | 37% | 6 (1) | 0.68 | 56 |
Port Vale vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | 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 1.2 conceded per game.
Port Vale 8-13
Bolton 20-12
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.6
Bolton to win: @1.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025