Port Vale and Bolton Wanderers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Vale Park (Vale Park) on Saturday, 21/03/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Port Vale Football Club Limited vs Bolton Wanderers 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.
APWin predictions for Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers
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Over 2.5 Goals
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The Valiants preview
Port Vale comes into the match having played 35 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses, with an average of 0.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 11 draws, and 21 losses.
Port Vale's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offence system of Port Vale is led by Lorent Tolaj as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 14 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 49 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.
The Trotters preview
On the other hand, Bolton Wanderers comes into the match having played 38 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 15 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.74 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 16 draws, and 8 losses.
Bolton Wanderers's attack has scored 73 goals during this period. Out of this total, 55 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.59.
The offence system of Bolton Wanderers is led by Mason Burstow as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 11 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 38 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.07.
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 W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| 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 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.29 | 1.42 |
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| 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 | 2.02 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.05 | 1.19 |
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