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 – Blackpool vs Peterborough
Peterborough must win to recover from their recent 1-3 England League 1 defeat against Blackpool on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Peterborough controlled 65% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackpool | 35% | 0 (9) | 1.21 | 72 |
Peterborough | 65% | 0 (4) | 0.75 | 49 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Barnsley
Port Vale will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England League 1 stalemate against Barnsley on April 14. In that match, Port Vale saw 47% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.58 | 38 |
Barnsley | 53% | 0 (3) | 1.93 | 49 |
Peterborough vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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