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 – Mansfield vs Bradford
Mansfield will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England League 1 victory over Bradford, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Mansfield had 47% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 47% | 0 (8) | 1.76 | 45 |
Bradford | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.99 | 59 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town
Port Vale must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Fleetwood Town in their last outing. In that match, Port Vale saw 46% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 46% | 0 (4) | 1.78 | 27 |
Fleetwood Town | 54% | 0 (2) | 0.9 | 61 |
Mansfield vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Mansfield 12-15
Port Vale 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Mansfield to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.25
Port Vale to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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