Port Vale welcome Wycombe Wanderers to Vale Park in a clash that pits two League One sides at opposite ends of the momentum scale. Wycombe arrive buoyed by a commanding 4-1 win in their last outing and a strong recent record in this fixture, while a heavy defeat and a worrying run of form have dented Port Vale’s confidence. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM on Saturday, and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 12/5 @ Bet365 (29.4%) | ⭐⭐ | Three draws in last 6 meetings; Vale strong at home in stalemates. |
| Correct Score: 1-1 | 11/2 @ Bet365 (15.4%) | ⭐⭐ | Two 1-1 draws in last 6 H2Hs; Vale struggle for goals. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Season Form & Standings
The 2025/26 League One season to date has seen Wycombe Wanderers outperform Port Vale in almost every key metric. Wycombe sit 14th with 19 points from 15, while Port Vale languish in 23rd, having scored just 11 goals and won only 3 times. Both teams have defensive issues, but Wycombe’s attack has been far more productive.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe Wanderers | 14 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 19 |
| Port Vale | 23 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 13 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Wycombe Wanderers have dominated this fixture, winning 3 and drawing 3 of the last 6 encounters. Port Vale have failed to win any of those games, scoring only 6 times to Wycombe’s 11.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16/04/24 | Port Vale 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers | League One |
| 23/12/23 | Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Port Vale | League One |
| 04/02/23 | Port Vale 0-3 Wycombe Wanderers | League One |
| 01/11/22 | Wycombe Wanderers 2-2 Port Vale | League One |
| 24/03/18 | Wycombe Wanderers 0-0 Port Vale | League Two |
| 12/08/17 | Port Vale 2-3 Wycombe Wanderers | League Two |
Conclusion
Will Wycombe Wanderers’ superior attack and head-to-head supremacy prove too much for a goal-shy Port Vale side? Everything points toward a share of the spoils, with the 1-1 correct score making plenty of appeal.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
