Our Port Vale vs Rotherham Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale vs Rotherham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 7, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Port Vale vs Rotherham 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
Port Vale's Last Match – Chelsea vs Port Vale
Port Vale will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-7 England FA Cup loss to Chelsea on April 4. In that match, Port Vale controlled 31% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 69% | 14 (11) | 4.92 | 53 |
 Port Vale | 31% | 3 (0) | 0.12 | 15 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Rotherham vs Stevenage
Rotherham should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Stevenage on April 3. In that match, Rotherham saw 51% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotherham | 51% | 0 (1) | 0.76 | 46 |
 Stevenage | 49% | 0 (3) | 0.81 | 43 |
Port Vale vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 0.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Port Vale 6-18
Rotherham 4-15
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.3
Rotherham to win: @2.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Port Vale: George Hall, Liam Gordon, Cameron Humphreys, Rhys Walters, Ryan Croasdale, Martin Sherif, Kyle John, Ethon Archer, Joe Gauci, Ben Garrity, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Rotherham: Jamal Baptiste, Harry Gray, Ted Cann, Ar'jany Martha, Liam Kelly, Duncan Watmore, Joe Rafferty, Reece James, Zak Jules, Josh Benson, Sam Nombe