Our Peterborough vs Port Vale Prediction: 3-1
Peterborough vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Peterborough 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Luton vs Peterborough
Peterborough must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England League 1 defeat against Luton on April 3 and regain momentum. In that match, Peterborough controlled 55% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Luton | 45% | 0 (6) | 1.96 | 48 |
Peterborough | 55% | 0 (2) | 1.34 | 43 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Wycombe vs Port Vale
Port Vale will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-4 England League 1 loss to Wycombe on March 28. In that match, Port Vale saw 47% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wycombe | 53% | 0 (9) | 1.74 | 67 |
Port Vale | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.33 | 34 |
Peterborough vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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