Our Port Vale vs Doncaster Prediction: 1-2
Port Vale vs Doncaster in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Port Vale vs Doncaster 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 want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England EFL Cup victory over Blackpool, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Port Vale controlled 43% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 57% | 4 (1) | 0.58 | 64 |
Port Vale | 43% | 6 (3) | 0.79 | 38 |
Doncaster's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Doncaster
Doncaster will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 England EFL Cup win against Middlesbrough on August 12. In that match, Doncaster had 37% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 63% | 13 (5) | 0.88 | 68 |
Doncaster | 37% | 10 (5) | 1.89 | 41 |
Port Vale vs Doncaster Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Doncaster average 2.8 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.