Our Northampton vs Port Vale Prediction: 1-1
Northampton vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Northampton 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
Northampton's Last Match – Bolton vs Northampton
Northampton will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 England League 1 draw with Bolton on January 4.
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town
Port Vale will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Fleetwood Town on January 9. In that match, Port Vale recorded 46% possession, firing 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 |
Northampton vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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