Our Port Vale vs Leeds U21 Prediction: 3-1
Port Vale vs Leeds U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Port Vale vs Leeds U21 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 hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England EFL Cup win against Blackpool on August 12. 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 |
Leeds U21's Last Match – Boston Utd vs Leeds U21
Leeds U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-4 England National League Cup defeat against Boston Utd on August 12. In that match, Leeds U21 had 62% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston Utd | 38% | 0 (11) | - | 65 |
Leeds U21 | 62% | 0 (0) | - | 29 |
Port Vale vs Leeds U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Leeds U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.76 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Leeds U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.