Bolton Wanderers and Port Vale face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Trophy season. The game takes place at Macron Stadium on Tuesday, 13/01/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Bolton Wanderers 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 Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale
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Bolton Wanderers Win
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Bolton Wanderers preview
Bolton Wanderers comes into the match having played 4 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
Bolton Wanderers's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 3.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.
The offense system of Bolton Wanderers is led by Mason Burstow as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Amario Cozier-Duberry, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
Port Vale preview
On the other hand, Port Vale comes into the match having played 4 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.
Port Vale's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.
The offense system of Port Vale is led by Lorent Tolaj as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronan Curtis, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
Head to head: Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale
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Bolton Wanderers
leagues.England EFL Trophy
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 2.33 | 8 |
| Scored | 3.25 | 2.33 | 6 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.45 | 2.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.11 | 1.39 |
Port Vale
leagues.England EFL Trophy
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W |
2.5 |
| Home | W D W |
2.33 |
| Away | W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 5.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 33% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.23 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.3 | 1.43 |
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