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

Betiball's prediction for Mansfield Town vs Port Vale on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 vs Port Vale: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 11:00

Mansfield Town
3 - 0
Finished
Port Vale
86' event Regan Hendry / Louis Reed
76' event Luke Bolton / Rhys Oates
76' event Victor Adeboyejo / Will Evans
70' event Ryan Sweeney
67' event Oliver Irow
59' event Will Evans
55' event Oliver Irow
46' event Oliver Irow / Nathan Moriah Welsh
46' event Jonathan Russell / Baily Cargill
41' event Baily Cargill
event 87' Liam Gordon / Jaheim Headley
event 63' Ben Waine / Ryan Croasdale
event 63' Jayden Stockley / Dajaune Brown
event 63' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Mitchell Clarke
event 14' Funso Ojo / George Byers
86' event Regan Hendry / Louis Reed
event 87' Liam Gordon / Jaheim Headley
76' event Luke Bolton / Rhys Oates
event 63' Ben Waine / Ryan Croasdale
76' event Victor Adeboyejo / Will Evans
event 63' Jayden Stockley / Dajaune Brown
70' event Ryan Sweeney
event 63' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Mitchell Clarke
67' event Oliver Irow
event 14' Funso Ojo / George Byers
59' event Will Evans
55' event Oliver Irow
46' event Oliver Irow / Nathan Moriah Welsh
46' event Jonathan Russell / Baily Cargill
41' event Baily Cargill
Mansfield Town Mansfield Town
Substitutions
#13 Jonathan Russell
#19 Victor Adeboyejo
#27 Luke Bolton
#24 Regan Hendry
#44 Oliver Irow
#14 Dom Dwyer
#4 Elliott Hewitt
Mansfield Town Mansfield Town Port Vale Port Vale
10Shots3
4Shots on Goal1
13Fouls9
3Corner Kick2
9Free kick13
0Offside1
2Yellow card0
34Aerial28
1Save1
24Successful Tackles18
15Interceptions11
32Long pass33
1Assist0
4Successful center3
4Shots off goal2
0Hit The Post1
16Head Success15
2Blocked0
18Tackle12
5Dribbles11
29Throw-in32
347Passes468
92Attacks121
53Dangerous attacks52
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox3
2ShotsOutsideBox1
54DuelsWon56
2.08ExpectedGoals0.38
1.87xGOpenPlay0.38
2.08xGNonPenalty0.38
1.89xGOT0.34
26Touches In Opposition Box25
24AccurateCrosses12
38GroundDuelsWon41
16AerialDuelsWon15
26Clearances22
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#14 Funso Ojo
#15 Liam Gordon
#19 Ben Waine
#9 Jayden Stockley
#6 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
#46 Joe Gauci
#24 Kyle Johnson
Commentary
87' Port Vale — substitution: Liam Gordon / Jaheim Headley
86' Mansfield Town — substitution: Regan Hendry / Louis Reed
76' Mansfield Town — substitution: Luke Bolton / Rhys Oates
76' Mansfield Town — substitution: Victor Adeboyejo / Will Evans
70' Ryan Sweeney - Mansfield Town receive a yellow card
67' Goal! Oliver Irow - Mansfield Town
63' Port Vale — substitution: Ben Waine / Ryan Croasdale
63' Port Vale — substitution: Jayden Stockley / Dajaune Brown
63' Port Vale — substitution: Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Mitchell Clarke
59' Goal! Will Evans - Mansfield Town
55' Goal! Oliver Irow - Mansfield Town
46' Mansfield Town — substitution: Oliver Irow / Nathan Moriah Welsh
46' Mansfield Town — substitution: Jonathan Russell / Baily Cargill
41' Baily Cargill - Mansfield Town receive a yellow card
14' Port Vale — substitution: Funso Ojo / George Byers

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 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.

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 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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