Port Vale and Barnsley face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Vale Park on Tuesday, 14/04/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Port Vale Football Club Limited vs Barnsley Football Club Limited, based on a 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.
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The Valiants preview
Port Vale comes into the match having played 39 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 21 losses, with an average of 0.87 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 11 draws, and 24 losses.
Port Vale's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.77 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.
The offence system of Port Vale is led by Lorent Tolaj as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronan Curtis, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 54 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
The Tykes preview
On the other hand, Barnsley comes into the match having played 39 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.31 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 13 draws, and 19 losses.
Barnsley's attack has scored 78 goals during this period. Out of this total, 60 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.54 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.
The offence system of Barnsley is led by David McGoldrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 12 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 64 goals with an average of 1.64 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 91 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 1.82.
Head to head: Port Vale vs Barnsley
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Port Vale
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 2 | 2.32 |
| Scored | 0.77 | 0.85 | 0.68 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.15 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 40% | 26% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| Failed To Score | 51% | 50% | 53% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 30% | 32% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.4 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.28 | 1.47 |
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L D |
1 |
| Home | L L D D W |
1 |
| Away | W D D W L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 43% | 26% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.24 | 3.16 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.71 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.52 | 1.74 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 67% | 74% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 29% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 48% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.44 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.32 | 1.57 |
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