Reading vs Port Vale Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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