Our Port Vale vs Northampton Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Port Vale vs Northampton 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 – Barnsley vs Port Vale
Port Vale will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 England League 1 win against Barnsley on September 27. In that match, Port Vale controlled 32% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 68% | 0 (0) | 0.4 | 62 |
 Port Vale | 32% | 0 (6) | 2.1 | 25 |
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Bolton
Northampton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England League 1 victory over Bolton on September 27. In that match, Northampton recorded 37% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 37% | 0 (4) | 1.35 | 54 |
 Bolton | 63% | 0 (7) | 1.69 | 59 |
Port Vale vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Northampton average 0.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Port Vale 14-11
Northampton 9-6
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Northampton to win: @4.333