Our Northampton vs Port Vale Prediction: 2-1
Northampton vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
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 – Northampton vs Leyton Orient
Northampton will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England League 1 loss against Leyton Orient on February 21. In that match, Northampton recorded 58% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 58% | 0 (3) | 1 | 78 |
 Leyton Orient | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.83 | 23 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Reading
Port Vale will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Reading on February 21. In that match, Port Vale had 42% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 42% | 0 (6) | 1.64 | 51 |
 Reading | 58% | 0 (3) | 1.28 | 30 |
Northampton vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Northampton 10-18
Port Vale 8-16
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.1
Port Vale to win: @3.2
Lineups
Northampton: Dean Campbell, Terry Taylor, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Ross Fitzsimons, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Jack Burroughs, Tom Eaves, Tyrese Fornah, Max Dyche, Elliott Moore
Port Vale: George Hall, Kyle John, Martin Sherif, Connor Hall, Elijah Campbell, Jayden Stockley, Ben Heneghan, Joe Gauci, Cameron Humphreys, Ethon Archer, Funso Ojo
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