Our Port Vale vs Bradford Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Bradford in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 11, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Port Vale vs Bradford 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 Sunderland
Port Vale will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Sunderland on March 8. In that match, Port Vale had 31% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 31% | 3 (1) | 0.53 | 18 |
 Sunderland | 69% | 13 (6) | 1.71 | 67 |
Bradford's Last Match – Bradford vs Leyton Orient
Bradford will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Leyton Orient on March 7. In that match, Bradford recorded 62% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bradford | 62% | 0 (7) | 1.99 | 72 |
 Leyton Orient | 38% | 0 (2) | 0.22 | 36 |
Port Vale vs Bradford Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Bradford average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Port Vale 9-11
Bradford 10-12
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.2
Bradford to win: @2.25
Lineups
Port Vale: Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Joe Gauci, Tyler Magloire, Ben Waine, Connor Hall, Kyle John, George Hall, Rhys Walters, Elijah Campbell, Andre Gray, Funso Ojo
Bradford: Curtis Tilt, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Ethan Wheatley, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Sam Walker, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Ibou Touray, Matthew Pennington, Josh Neufville