- Full Time
- 90 + 4'C. Thomas on for M. Demetriou
- M. Craig on for R. Walters88'
- 87'A. Thibaut on for J. Tabiner
- 87'C. McNeill on for J. March
- 80'
- 78'J. White on for J. Lankester
- 78'
- J. Headley on for O. Lynch70'
- T. Simpson on for B. Waine70'
- R. Croasdale on for B. Garrity63'
- Half Time
- Kick Off
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1 Jordan Gibson 4
- 2 Josh March 3
- 3 Luke Offord 3
- 1 Matús Holícek 5
- 2 Onel Hernández 2
- 3 Lewis Billington 1
- 1 Luke Offord 3
- 2 Josh March 2
- 3 Connor Hall 2
- 1 Connor Hall 85
- 2 Cameron Humphreys 57
- 3 Kyle Dempsey 42
- 1 Jordan Gibson 2
- 2 Joel Tabiner 1
- 3 Onel Hernández 1
- 1 Luke Offord 4
- 2 Ben Garrity 2
- 3 Reece Hutchinson 2
Port Vale vs Crewe is a League Two clash at Vale Park on Saturday, with the hosts marginally fancied in a local derby.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this League Two clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy narrowly favours Port Vale, whose home advantage tips a close derby their way.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Port Vale or draw (Double Chance) and under 2.5 goals | 3/2 | This is a fixture that consistently produces few goals and rarely goes Crewe’s way. Port Vale are unbeaten in the last six meetings, Crewe failing to win any of them, with several of those games settled by a single goal or finishing goalless. Backed by home advantage at Vale Park, the double chance provides a solid safety net. The under 2.5 is well supported too: Vale were among the lowest scorers at a higher level last season, and Crewe have opened this campaign with two clean sheets, all pointing to another tight, low-scoring afternoon. |
| Max Watters to score anytime and Josh March over 0.5 shots on target | 4/1 | March is the anchor of this bet. He was Crewe’s chief goal threat last season with 11 strikes and 30 shots on target, close to one on target every game, and he has already registered three on target across his opening two outings, so beating half a shot on target sits squarely in his range. Watters leads the Port Vale line and will be the focal point of the hosts’ attack at home, though in a fixture this tight he is the more speculative half. With both frontmen central to their side’s play, each has a platform to threaten. |
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How Port Vale go into the game
Port Vale drew 1-1 with Tranmere last time out, a fair point. Vale Park should be lively for the derby against Crewe.
The Valiants are well-organised at home and derby days suit them. Three points would be a fine result.
How Crewe go into the game
Crewe won 1-0 against Northampton last time out, a solid start. They travel the short distance as underdogs.
The Railwaymen are dangerous on the counter but derbies are unpredictable. Nicking something at Vale Park is the aim.
Port Vale vs Crewe head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/03/25 | Crewe | 0-1 | Port Vale |
| 25/11/24 | Port Vale | 1-1 | Crewe |
| 29/08/23 | Port Vale | 0-0 | Crewe |
| 02/11/19 | Crewe | 0-1 | Port Vale |
| 06/04/19 | Port Vale | 1-0 | Crewe |
Crewe have failed to beat Port Vale in the last five meetings, losing three and drawing two.
Port Vale vs Crewe predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale or draw (Double Chance) | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home cover in a derby. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cagey derby expected. |
| Port Vale to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐ | Marginal home favourites. |
| Both teams to score – No | 21/20 | ⭐⭐ | A tight game is likely. |
| Port Vale to win 2-1 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Port Vale vs Crewe score prediction
Derbies are hard to call, but Port Vale’s home advantage should just about tip a tight contest their way. Score prediction: Port Vale 2-1 Crewe Alexandra.
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