Port Vale and Reading face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Vale Park on Saturday, 21/02/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Vale vs The Royals, 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 Vale preview
Port Vale comes into the match having played 29 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 0.76 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses.
Port Vale's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.79 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.
The offence system of Port Vale is led by Lorent Tolaj as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronan Curtis, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
The Royals preview
On the other hand, Reading comes into the match having played 32 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.47 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 47 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.51.
The offence system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Head to head: Port Vale vs Reading
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 L |
0.76 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.71 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 14% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.29 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 0.93 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 34% | 43% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 21% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 55% | 57% | 53% |
| 1st to Score | 28% | 29% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.5 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.1 | 1.44 |
Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
1.47 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.76 |
| Away | W L W L D |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 47% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.53 | 3.07 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.41 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1.12 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 65% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 29% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 28% | 59% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.31 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.29 | 1.48 |
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