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 – Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
Reading will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England EFL Cup success over AFC Wimbledon on August 26. In that match, Reading controlled 49% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 49% | 5 (4) | 1.3 | 29 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 51% | 11 (4) | 1 | 49 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Birmingham vs Port Vale
Port Vale will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England EFL Cup victory over Birmingham on August 26. In that match, Port Vale recorded 30% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 70% | 5 (1) | 0.31 | 51 |
 Port Vale | 30% | 7 (3) | 1.82 | 26 |
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 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 1.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.