Chesterfield vs Port Vale | Prediction | EFL Trophy | 22/09

Published: 19 Sept 2026Updated: 19 Sept 2026

England - EFL Trophy

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22 Sept 2026 14:00

Chesterfield and Port Vale face each other on Tuesday 09.22.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Trophy 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Chesterfield's home ground, the Proact Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Chesterfield and Port Vale Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Chesterfield vs Port Vale

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

Market: 1st Half Under 1.5 Goals · @ 1.47

1.47

Last updated: 19-09-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

Our prediction is: Chesterfield to win

Our big betting tip for this match is a Chesterfield home win. Chesterfield may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Port Vale.

Moreover, home support has consistently given Chesterfield a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.

Chesterfield preview

Chesterfield heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Trophy: in 1 matches, Chesterfield secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Chesterfield's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 26 victories so far.

Chesterfield has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 91 goals, of which 5 were scored in the EFL Trophy, resulting in an average of 5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Lee Bonis, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Liam Mandeville has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, Chesterfield has conceded 3 goals in the EFL Trophy (an average of 3 per game) and 87 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Chesterfield's Latest Results

Port Vale preview

Port Vale comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the EFL Trophy. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 15 draws, and 31 losses.

Port Vale Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 65 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the EFL Trophy, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.96.

The Valiants's offensive system is led by Lorent Tolaj, the team's top scorer this season. The swiss forward has found the back of the net 18 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lorent Tolaj. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 89 goals in 68 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.

Port Vale's Latest Results