Port Vale and Bolton Wanderers face each other on Saturday 03.21.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Port Vale's home ground, the Vale Park (Vale Park).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Port Vale Football Club Limited and Bolton Wanderers 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 Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Port Vale preview
Port Vale heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 35 matches, Port Vale Football Club Limited secured 6 victories, 10 draws, and 19 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Valiants's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Port Vale has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 28 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lorent Tolaj, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ronan Curtis has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Port Vale has conceded 49 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.4 per game) and 60 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bolton Wanderers preview
Bolton Wanderers comes into the game with 38 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 17 victories, 15 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.74 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 16 draws, and 8 losses.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 73 goals during this period. Of that total, 55 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.45 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.59.
The Trotters's offensive system is led by Mason Burstow, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Amario Cozier-Duberry. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 49 goals in 46 matches, averaging 1.07 per match.
Head to head: Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers
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 | L D L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | D L D D D |
0.72 |
| Away | L W L W L |
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 11% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.11 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0.83 | 0.76 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.28 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 44% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 22% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 51% | 56% | 47% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 22% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.45 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.29 | 1.42 |
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.74 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.21 |
| Away | D W D D W |
1.26 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 63% | 26% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.79 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.79 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 58% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 37% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 63% | 32% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 2.01 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.04 | 1.19 |
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