Our Stockport vs Port Vale Prediction: 3-1
Stockport vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 28, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Stockport 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
Stockport's Last Match – Stockport vs Luton
Stockport will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England EFL Trophy loss against Luton on April 12. In that match, Stockport recorded 45% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stockport | 45% | 7 (1) | - | 1 |
 Luton | 55% | 11 (3) | - | 1 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Barnsley
Port Vale must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Barnsley on April 14. In that match, Port Vale recorded 47% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.58 | 38 |
 Barnsley | 53% | 0 (3) | 1.93 | 49 |
Stockport vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Stockport | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stockport are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.