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 – Port Vale vs Luton
Port Vale will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Luton on February 28. In that match, Port Vale controlled 39% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 39% | 3 (5) | 0.72 | 40 |
Luton | 61% | 5 (5) | 1.62 | 42 |
Bolton's Last Match – Exeter vs Bolton
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bolton must win following their 5-1 England League 1 victory against Exeter on February 28. In that match, Bolton had 56% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 44% | 5 (4) | 1.12 | 39 |
Bolton | 56% | 8 (9) | 3.01 | 49 |
Port Vale vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 0.6 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



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