Our Port Vale vs Exeter Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Exeter in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Port Vale vs Exeter 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 – Bolton vs Port Vale
Port Vale will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England EFL Trophy victory over Bolton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Exeter's Last Match – Man City vs Exeter
Exeter will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-10 England FA Cup defeat at the hands of Man City on January 10. In that match, Exeter controlled 28% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man City | 72% | 14 (13) | 2.13 | 72 |
Exeter | 28% | 6 (2) | 0.61 | 12 |
Port Vale vs Exeter Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Exeter average 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.



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