The League Two sees Port Vale take on Northampton on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Vale Park. Port Vale are 19th with 15 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Northampton sit 21st on 14 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Port Vale's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Chesterfield 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Northampton's last 5: LLWDD Most recently they lost to Rotherham 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 February 2026, finished Northampton 0–1 Port Vale.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.5 goals: 0.8 for Port Vale and 0.7 for Northampton. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 81% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Port Vale 44%, draw 22%, Northampton 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 1.91.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Both teams to score – a 50% chance at odds of 1.91. Predicted score: Port Vale 1–1 Northampton. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Port Vale44%fair 2.29 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.10
Northampton34%fair 2.93 · @3.10
1.50Expected goals
0.83Port Vale xG
0.67Northampton xG
50%Both score
19%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–022%
1–019%
0–115%
1–112%
2–08%
2–15%
From our goals model: Port Vale 0.8 – 0.7 Northampton expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Port Vale vs Northampton?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 50% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Port Vale vs Northampton?
On our numbers Port Vale have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Northampton 34%.
How many goals will there be in Port Vale vs Northampton?
We expect about 1.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 19% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Port Vale vs Northampton?
Our predicted score is Port Vale 1–1 Northampton, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.5 goals in total.
When is Port Vale vs Northampton?
Port Vale vs Northampton (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Vale Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
