Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Doncaster Rovers

D D W W W

1st place in England League 2

1-2

04/01/2025 11:00

Port Vale

W W L D W

2nd place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale preview before placing your bet.

Doncaster Rovers will face Port Vale in England League 2 on January 4, 2025 at 11:00.
Doncaster Rovers are currently 1st with 84 points after 46 matches.
Port Vale sit 2nd with 80 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.97.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-01-04

Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale - Prediction & Odds

Doncaster Rovers

Port Vale

2025-01-04 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Doncaster Rovers	84	46	24	12	10	73	50	23
02 Port Vale	80	46	22	14	10	65	46	19
03 Bradford City	78	46	22	12	12	64	45	19
04 Walsall	77	46	21	14	11	75	54	21
05 AFC Wimbledon	73	46	20	13	13	56	35	21
06 Notts County	72	46	20	12	14	68	49	19
07 Chesterfield	70	46	19	13	14	73	54	19
08 Salford City	69	46	18	15	13	64	54	10
09 Grimsby Town	68	46	20	8	18	61	67	-6
10 Colchester United	67	46	16	19	11	52	47	5
11 Bromley	66	46	17	15	14	64	59	5
12 Swindon Town	62	46	15	17	14	71	63	8
13 Crewe Alexandra	62	46	15	17	14	49	48	1
14 Fleetwood Town	60	46	15	15	16	60	60	0
15 Cheltenham Town	60	46	16	12	18	60	70	-10
16 Barrow	59	46	15	14	17	52	50	2
17 Gillingham	58	46	14	16	16	41	46	-5
18 Harrogate Town	53	46	14	11	21	43	61	-18
19 Milton Keynes Dons	52	46	14	10	22	52	66	-14
20 Tranmere Rovers	51	46	12	15	19	45	65	-20
21 Accrington Stanley	50	46	12	14	20	53	69	-16
22 Newport County	49	46	13	10	23	52	76	-24
23 Carlisle United	42	46	10	12	24	44	71	-27
24 Morecambe	36	46	10	6	30	40	72	-32

Head To Head

10/12/2024 15:00

Doncaster Rovers

0 - 1

Port Vale

ENG JPT

31/08/2024 07:30

Port Vale

2 - 3

Doncaster Rovers

ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Doncaster Rovers

1 - 0

Port Vale

INT CF

08/11/2016 15:45

Doncaster Rovers

0 - 0

Port Vale

ENG JPT

26/01/2016 15:45

Doncaster Rovers

1 - 2

Port Vale

ENG L1

22/08/2015 10:00

Port Vale

3 - 0

Doncaster Rovers

ENG L1

Doncaster Rovers

33%

Draw

17%

Port Vale

50%

Doncaster Rovers Last 6 matches

01/01/2025 11:00

Doncaster Rovers 2 - 1 Fleetwood Town

ENG L2

29/12/2024 11:00

Colchester United 1 - 1 Doncaster Rovers

ENG L2

26/12/2024 11:00

Walsall 2 - 0 Doncaster Rovers

ENG L2

21/12/2024 08:30

Doncaster Rovers 3 - 1 Tranmere Rovers

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Doncaster Rovers

ENG L2

10/12/2024 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 0 - 1 Port Vale

ENG JPT

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Port Vale

01/01/2025 11:00

Port Vale 0 - 0 Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

29/12/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 3 - 0 Port Vale

ENG L2

26/12/2024 11:00

Bradford City 2 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L2

21/12/2024 11:00

Port Vale 0 - 0 Carlisle United

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

Bromley 0 - 0 Port Vale

ENG L2

10/12/2024 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 0 - 1 Port Vale

ENG JPT

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Doncaster Rovers

Port Vale

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

29 (63%)17 (37%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

28 (61%)18 (39%)

Doncaster Rovers

Recent matches

Port Vale

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Doncaster Rovers

Port Vale

Shots

Doncaster Rovers

Total shots

14.61 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 4.04

Port Vale

Total shots

12.15 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 4.00

Doncaster Rovers Pass Port Vale

Total passes

16442

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

16471

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Doncaster Rovers

Played games

Port Vale

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.39

6.04

278

Corners

224

4.87

26.72

1229

Throw-ins

1151

25.02

2.35

108

Offsides

1.65

2.00

GK saves

109

2.37

Doncaster Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Port Vale

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

1.67

0.17

0.09

11.89

547

Fouls

512

11.13

16.87

776

Tackles

806

17.52

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How We Build the Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale on 04 January 2025 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 England League 2 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.

Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Doncaster Rovers'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.

England League 2 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 England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Doncaster Rovers and Port Vale sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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