Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers | Prediction | EFL League One | 21/03

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21 Mar 2026 11:00

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Over 2.5 Goals

Market: Over 2.5 Goals · @ 1.52

1.52

Last updated: 16-03-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers figures to be a very up-and-down match between two aggressive sides, so the corners market is quite an attractive one to bet on.

And with odds of 1.56, we are eyeing the over 9.5 corners bet to hit, which means having 10 or more corners for both teams throughout the 90 minutes will win the bet.

Our prediction is: Bolton Wanderers to win the 1st half

Bolton Wanderers to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

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.

Port Vale's Latest Results

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.

Bolton Wanderers's Latest Results