Reading and Port Vale face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Saturday, 30/08/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Reading vs Port Vale, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Reading vs Port Vale

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Port Vale to win the 1st half

The various signs and statistics we have studied point to this being a one-sided affair, with the favoured Port Vale likely coming out on top away from home. Port Vale has simply been the superior team this season, whereas Reading has struggled.

But for some added value, we recommend betting on Port Vale to win the first half, which would bring a higher potential payout.

👉 Our prediction is: Reading win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Reading or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Reading not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Port Vale to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

Reading preview

Reading comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Reading's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.

The offense system of Reading is led by Lewis Wing as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kelvin Abretti, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.57.

Port Vale preview

On the other hand, Port Vale comes into the match having played 5 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Port Vale's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.57.

The offense system of Port Vale is led by Connor Hall as the top scorer of the season. The english defender has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mitchell Clark, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.71.

Head to head: Reading vs Port Vale 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Reading

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L L

0.4

Home L L L L

0

Away D D L L

0.67

Away Team

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Port Vale

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L D D

0.4

Home L L L D D

0.33

Away D D L L

0.5

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