Our Bolton vs Port Vale Prediction: 2-0
Bolton vs Port Vale in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 13, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Bolton and Port Vale.
This Bolton 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
Bolton's Last Match – Peterborough vs Bolton
Bolton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 England League 1 loss to Peterborough on January 10. In that match, Bolton recorded 42% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 58% | 0 (7) | 0.96 | 50 |
 Bolton | 42% | 0 (2) | 1.88 | 46 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town
Port Vale must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Fleetwood Town in their last outing. In that match, Port Vale had 46% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 46% | 0 (4) | 1.78 | 27 |
 Fleetwood Town | 54% | 0 (2) | 0.9 | 61 |
Bolton vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.28 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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