Our Doncaster vs Port Vale Prediction: 2-1
Doncaster vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 24, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Doncaster 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
Doncaster's Last Match – Barnsley vs Doncaster
Doncaster will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England League 1 triumph against Barnsley on March 21. In that match, Doncaster recorded 45% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 55% | 0 (4) | 0.73 | 48 |
 Doncaster | 45% | 0 (3) | 1.14 | 50 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Bolton
Port Vale will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Bolton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Port Vale saw 40% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 34 |
 Bolton | 60% | 0 (2) | 0.19 | 57 |
Doncaster vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Doncaster | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.55 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Doncaster are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Doncaster 9-11
Port Vale 9-9
What are the odds for this match?
Doncaster to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.75
Port Vale to win: @4.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Doncaster: Jordan Gibson, Owen Bailey, Jack Christopher Senior, Brandon Hanlan, Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Robbie Gotts, Elliott Lee, Hakeeb Adelakun, Matty Pearson, Neill Byrne
Port Vale: Jaheim Headley, Rhys Walters, Connor Hall, Joe Gauci, Martin Sherif, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Jordan Shipley, Cameron Humphreys, Elijah Campbell, Funso Ojo, George Hall