Blackpool vs Port Vale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Betiball's prediction for Blackpool vs Port Vale on 17 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Blackpool vs Port Vale preview before placing your bet.

Blackpool vs Port Vale: Starting Lineups Time : 17/03/2026 15:45

Blackpool
3 - 2
Finished
Port Vale
81' event Reuell Walters
72' event Ashley Fletcher
71' event Tom Bloxham / Niall Ennis
71' event James Husband / Michael Ihiekwe
65' event Leighton Clarkson / Hayden Coulson
65' event Karoy Anderson / George Honeyman
64' event CJ Hamilton / Joel Randall
46' event Niall Ennis
event 90+4' Tyler Magloire
event 79' George Hall / Rhys Walters
event 79' Jaheim Headley / Liam Gordon
event 79' Onel Hernandez / Martin Sherif
event 76' Liam Gordon
event 74' Martin Sherif
event 69' Ben Garrity / Jordan Shipley
event 69' Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
event 59' Rhys Walters
event 2' Dajaune Brown
81' event Reuell Walters
event 90+4' Tyler Magloire
72' event Ashley Fletcher
event 79' George Hall / Rhys Walters
71' event Tom Bloxham / Niall Ennis
event 79' Jaheim Headley / Liam Gordon
71' event James Husband / Michael Ihiekwe
event 79' Onel Hernandez / Martin Sherif
65' event Leighton Clarkson / Hayden Coulson
event 76' Liam Gordon
65' event Karoy Anderson / George Honeyman
event 74' Martin Sherif
64' event CJ Hamilton / Joel Randall
event 69' Ben Garrity / Jordan Shipley
46' event Niall Ennis
event 69' Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
event 59' Rhys Walters
event 2' Dajaune Brown
Blackpool Blackpool
Substitutions
#14 Tom Bloxham
#23 Karoy Anderson
#3 James Husband
#22 CJ Hamilton
#7 Leighton Clarkson
#25 Franco Ravizzoli
#26 Zachary Ashworth
Blackpool Blackpool Port Vale Port Vale
14Shots12
4Shots on Goal5
11Fouls13
6Corner Kick5
13Free kick11
3Offside0
0Yellow card3
65Aerial75
3Save1
10Successful Tackles23
4Interceptions8
29Long pass24
3Assist1
6Successful center3
4Shots off goal2
30Head Success40
6Blocked5
5Tackle13
7Dribbles7
32Throw-in24
349Passes297
92Attacks88
64Dangerous attacks38
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances2
9ShotsInsideBox7
5ShotsOutsideBox5
59DuelsWon81
1.44ExpectedGoals1.29
2.26xGOT1.98
26Touches In Opposition Box19
26AccurateCrosses17
29GroundDuelsWon41
30AerialDuelsWon40
36Clearances44
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#50 Onel Hernandez
#45 Andre Gray
#8 Ben Garrity
#3 Jaheim Headley
#33 George Hall
#11 Ethon Archer
#13 Benjamin Paul Amos
Commentary
90+4' Tyler Magloire - Port Vale receive a yellow card
81' Goal! Reuell Walters - Blackpool
79' Port Vale — substitution: George Hall / Rhys Walters
79' Port Vale — substitution: Jaheim Headley / Liam Gordon
79' Port Vale — substitution: Onel Hernandez / Martin Sherif
76' Liam Gordon - Port Vale receive a yellow card
74' Martin Sherif - Port Vale receive a yellow card
72' Goal! Ashley Fletcher - Blackpool
71' Blackpool — substitution: Tom Bloxham / Niall Ennis
71' Blackpool — substitution: James Husband / Michael Ihiekwe
69' Port Vale — substitution: Ben Garrity / Jordan Shipley
69' Port Vale — substitution: Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
65' Blackpool — substitution: Leighton Clarkson / Hayden Coulson
65' Blackpool — substitution: Karoy Anderson / George Honeyman
64' Blackpool — substitution: CJ Hamilton / Joel Randall
59' Goal! Rhys Walters - Port Vale
46' Goal! Niall Ennis - Blackpool
2' Goal! Dajaune Brown - Port Vale

How We Build the Blackpool vs Port Vale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Blackpool vs Port Vale on 17 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Blackpool vs Port Vale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Blackpool's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Port Vale's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Blackpool and Port Vale sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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