- Full Time
- 90 + 10'S. Finley
- B. Garrity86'
- 84'C. Veevers on for Z. Okoro
- B. Waine on for G. Hall84'
- B. Garrity on for M. Faal83'
- C. Hall on for L. Montsma83'
- 79'J. Ironside
- T. Simpson on for O. Lynch75'
- 72'T. Ince
- 68'N. Smith
- 59'J. Slater on for P. Brough
- 59'S. Finley on for T. Conlon
- 53'J. Turnbull on for H. Male
- Half Time
- R. Walters on for G. Byers27'
- G. Byers (P)18'
- K. Dempsey5'
- Kick Off
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Tom Ince1 - 2
George Byers1
- 1Mo Faal4
- 2Tom Ince2
- 3Oliver Lynch2
- 1Will Vaulks3
- 2Tom Conlon3
- 3Jordan Davies3
- 1Zane Okoro1
- 1Onel Hernández3
- 2Jordan Davies2
- 3Kyle Dempsey2
- 1Will Vaulks39
- 2Cameron Humphreys39
- 3Kyle Dempsey33
- 1Onel Hernández4
- 2George Hall3
- 3Liam Gordon2
- 1Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel2
- 2Patrick Brough2
- 3Will Vaulks1
Port Vale vs Tranmere Rovers is a League Two clash at Vale Park on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts strong favourites despite a losing start to the campaign.
Port Vale were beaten on the opening day while Tranmere won, yet the market still backs the Valiants at home. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy expects a low-scoring home win, with Port Vale’s quality telling at Vale Park.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Port Vale to win and under 2.5 goals | 11/4 | Port Vale go into this as strong favourites, though the head-to-head points to a tight game rather than a rout – four of the last five meetings here have been drawn. Jon Brady’s squad, boosted by new forwards Max Watters and Mo Faal, carries more quality at this level following relegation from League One, while Tranmere finished just 21st in League Two last season and shipped 79 goals along the way. Expect the Valiants to dominate the ball at Vale Park, create the better chances, and grind out a professional, low-scoring home win rather than running up a big scoreline against a side that struggled defensively last term. |
| Max Watters to score anytime and Mo Faal over 1.5 shots on target | 11/2 | Watters arrives as Jon Brady’s marquee summer signing and a proven goalscorer at this level – sixteen goals in nineteen games during a spell at Crawley Town, and 62 in 251 games across his career. He should lead the line against a Tranmere defence that shipped goals freely last season, giving him every chance to open his Vale account on home soil. Faal, back for a second loan year after failing to score in the league last time out, is more of a physical presence than a natural finisher – all 6’5″ of him getting up for knockdowns and half-chances. He won’t need composure for this one, just the volume of efforts his target-man role naturally creates. |
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How Port Vale go into the game
Port Vale opened with a 2-0 loss at Oldham, a disappointing result for one of the fancied sides in the division. Vale Park should provide the perfect setting to put that right.
Backed for a strong season, Port Vale have the squad to climb quickly. A composed home performance and a first win are expected here.
How Tranmere Rovers go into the game
Tranmere began with a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury, a solid and encouraging start. That result will give them belief, but the trip to Vale Park is a different order of challenge.
Well-organised and hard to beat, Tranmere will look to soak up pressure and hit on the break. Keeping it tight will be their priority against fancied opponents.
Port Vale vs Tranmere Rovers head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/25 | Tranmere | 1-1 | Port Vale |
| 17/08/24 | Port Vale | 0-0 | Tranmere |
| 19/02/22 | Tranmere | 1-1 | Port Vale |
| 14/08/21 | Port Vale | 0-0 | Tranmere |
| 06/02/21 | Tranmere | 3-1 | Port Vale |
Four of the last five meetings have been drawn, with Tranmere winning the other.
Port Vale vs Tranmere Rovers predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale to win | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Promotion fancies, strong at home. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A controlled home win expected. |
| Port Vale or draw (Double Chance) | 1/4 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Banker-style cover on the Valiants. |
| Both teams to score – No | 8/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Tranmere may be kept quiet. |
| Port Vale to win 2-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Port Vale vs Tranmere Rovers score prediction
Tranmere arrive on the back of a win but Port Vale have the greater quality and a strong home record. Expect the Valiants to control the game and win to nil. Score prediction: Port Vale 2-0 Tranmere Rovers.
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