Our Reading vs Port Vale Prediction: 1-0
Reading vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Reading’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Port Vale.
This Reading 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
Reading's Last Match – Wycombe vs Reading
Reading will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 England League 1 draw with Wycombe on August 23. In that match, Reading controlled 49% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wycombe | 51% | 0 (5) | 1.22 | 46 |
Reading | 49% | 0 (6) | 0.6 | 58 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Doncaster
Port Vale will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England League 1 loss against Doncaster on August 23. In that match, Port Vale recorded 44% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 44% | 12 (4) | 1.46 | 57 |
Doncaster | 56% | 5 (1) | 0.5 | 46 |
Reading vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.18 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.