Mansfield Town vs Port Vale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Mansfield Town

D D W W D

10th place in England League 1

3-0

17/01/2026 15:00

Port Vale

W D L L W

22nd place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mansfield Town vs Port Vale on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mansfield Town vs Port Vale preview before placing your bet.

Mansfield Town are currently 10th with 65 points after 46 matches.
Port Vale sit 22nd with 42 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Mansfield Town to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Port Vale, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Mansfield Town have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

15:00

2026-01-17

Mansfield Town vs Port Vale - Prediction & Odds

Mansfield Town

Port Vale

2026-01-17 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

01 Lincoln City	103	46	31	10	5	89	41	48
02 Cardiff City	91	46	27	10	9	90	50	40
03 Stockport County	77	46	22	11	13	71	58	13
04 Bradford City	77	46	22	11	13	58	51	7
05 Bolton Wanderers	75	46	19	18	9	70	52	18
06 Stevenage Borough	75	46	21	12	13	49	46	3
07 Luton Town	74	46	21	11	14	68	56	12
08 Plymouth Argyle	73	46	22	7	17	75	63	12
09 Huddersfield Town	67	46	18	13	15	74	64	10
10 Mansfield Town	65	46	16	17	13	62	50	12
11 Wycombe Wanderers	63	46	17	12	17	69	58	11
12 Reading	63	46	16	15	15	64	60	4
13 Blackpool	60	46	17	9	20	54	65	-11
14 Doncaster Rovers	60	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19
15 Barnsley	59	46	15	14	17	68	73	-5
16 Wigan Athletic	56	46	14	14	18	49	58	-9
17 Burton Albion	54	46	13	15	18	50	60	-10
18 Peterborough United	53	46	15	8	23	64	68	-4
19 AFC Wimbledon	53	46	15	8	23	51	72	-21
20 Leyton Orient	52	46	14	10	22	59	71	-12
21 Exeter City	49	46	12	13	21	52	61	-9
22 Port Vale	42	46	10	12	24	36	61	-25
23 Rotherham United	41	46	10	11	25	41	71	-30
24 Northampton Town	35	46	9	8	29	39	74	-35

Head To Head

20/09/2025 14:00

Port Vale

2 - 1

Mansfield Town

ENG L1

31/10/2023 19:45

Mansfield Town

0 - 1

Port Vale

ENG LC

28/05/2022 15:00

Mansfield Town

0 - 3

Port Vale

ENG L2

15/03/2022 19:45

Port Vale

3 - 1

Mansfield Town

ENG L2

19/10/2021 18:45

Mansfield Town

1 - 1

Port Vale

ENG L2

08/05/2021 14:00

Port Vale

0 - 3

Mansfield Town

ENG L2

Mansfield Town

17%

Draw

17%

Port Vale

67%

Mansfield Town Last 6 matches

01/01/2026 15:00

Mansfield Town 3 - 0 Bradford City ENG L1

29/12/2025 19:45

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 1 Mansfield Town ENG L1

26/12/2025 15:00

Barnsley 2 - 3 Mansfield Town ENG L1

20/12/2025 15:00

Mansfield Town 1 - 2 Stockport County ENG L1

13/12/2025 12:30

AFC Wimbledon 0 - 0 Mansfield Town ENG L1

09/12/2025 19:45

Mansfield Town 0 - 1 Bolton Wanderers ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Port Vale

09/01/2026 19:30

Port Vale 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town ENG FAC

01/01/2026 15:00

Port Vale 5 - 1 Blackpool ENG L1

29/12/2025 19:45

Bradford City 1 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

26/12/2025 15:00

Huddersfield Town 5 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

20/12/2025 15:00

Port Vale 0 - 1 Peterborough United ENG L1

13/12/2025 15:00

Luton Town 2 - 2 Port Vale ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

485

Avg. per game

1.62

Conceded

369

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

371

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

383

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

241 (80%)59 (20%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

203 (68%)97 (32%)

Mansfield Town

Recent matches

Port Vale

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(31%)14 31(69%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Mansfield Town

Port Vale

Shots

Mansfield Town

Total shots

13.45 avg / game

Blocked

929 total

Avg. 4.15

Port Vale

Total shots

11.51 avg / game

Blocked

796 total

Avg. 3.46

Mansfield Town Pass Port Vale

Total passes

102357

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

96900

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Mansfield Town

300

Played games

Port Vale

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.33

5.15

1546

Corners

1473

4.91

22.94

6882

Throw-ins

6464

21.55

1.32

396

Offsides

486

1.62

2.15

644

GK saves

626

2.09

Mansfield Town

DISCIPLINARY

Port Vale

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

514

474

1.58

0.06

0.06

10.71

3214

Fouls

2875

9.58

13.06

3918

Tackles

3502

11.67

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How We Build the Mansfield Town vs Port Vale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mansfield Town vs Port Vale on 17 January 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 England League 1 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.

Mansfield Town vs Port Vale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mansfield Town'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 1 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 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Mansfield Town 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 England League 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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