Our Mansfield vs Port Vale Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Mansfield 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
Mansfield's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Mansfield
Mansfield will want to continue their winning form after a 4-3 England FA Cup victory over Sheff Utd, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Mansfield had 20% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd | 80% | 11 (7) | 2.28 | 81 |
 Mansfield | 20% | 10 (6) | 0.97 | 21 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Bolton vs Port Vale
Port Vale must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England EFL Trophy victory over Bolton in their last outing.
Mansfield vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Mansfield 15-16
Port Vale 15-11
What are the odds for this match?
Mansfield to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.4
Port Vale to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825