Our Port Vale vs Cheltenham Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale vs Cheltenham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 1, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Port Vale and Cheltenham.
This Port Vale vs Cheltenham 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 – Grimsby vs Port Vale
Port Vale will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 England League 2 loss to Grimsby on December 29. In that match, Port Vale saw 56% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 44% | 10 (10) | 1.89 | 49 |
Port Vale | 56% | 8 (2) | 0.5 | 53 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Notts County
After suffering a 3-5 England League 2 loss to Notts County, Cheltenham must win to get back on track. In that match, Cheltenham had 43% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cheltenham | 43% | 10 (7) | 1.07 | 68 |
Notts County | 57% | 13 (7) | 1.86 | 33 |
Port Vale vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Port Vale 6-9
Cheltenham 17-17
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.6
Cheltenham to win: @3.9