Port Vale vs Barnsley: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Port Vale

D L L L L

23rd place in England League 1

2-3

26/12/2023 11:00

Barnsley

L L D L L

6th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Barnsley on 26 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Vale vs Barnsley preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale will face Barnsley in England League 1 on December 26, 2023 at 11:00.
Port Vale are currently 23rd with 41 points after 46 matches.
Barnsley sit 6th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.32.

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

2023-12-26

Port Vale vs Barnsley - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Barnsley

2023-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

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

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

05/08/2023 10:00

Barnsley

7 - 0

Port Vale

ENG L1

14/02/2023 15:45

Port Vale

1 - 3

Barnsley

ENG L1

23/11/2022 15:30

Port Vale

2 - 1

Barnsley

ENG JPT

13/09/2022 14:45

Barnsley

1 - 1

Port Vale

ENG L1

28/03/2016 10:00

Port Vale

0 - 1

Barnsley

ENG L1

14/11/2015 11:00

Barnsley

1 - 2

Port Vale

ENG L1

Barnsley

33%

Draw

17%

Port Vale

50%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L1

19/12/2023 15:45

Port Vale 0 - 3 Middlesbrough

ENG LC

16/12/2023 11:00

Port Vale 3 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

12/12/2023 15:45

Port Vale 2 - 2 Stevenage Borough

ENG FAC

09/12/2023 11:00

Exeter City 0 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L1

05/12/2023 15:45

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0 Port Vale

ENG JPT

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Barnsley

23/12/2023 11:00

Barnsley 2 - 1 Stevenage Borough

ENG L1

16/12/2023 11:00

Barnsley 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic

ENG L1

09/12/2023 11:00

Reading 1 - 3 Barnsley

ENG L1

05/12/2023 15:00

Blackpool 2 - 1 Barnsley

ENG JPT

28/11/2023 15:45

Barnsley 1 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers

ENG L1

25/11/2023 11:00

Lincoln City 2 - 2 Barnsley

ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Port Vale

Barnsley

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.61

Scored

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

25 (54%)21 (46%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

44 (92%)4 (8%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Barnsley

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)33 12(27%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Barnsley

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

160 total

Avg. 3.48

Barnsley

Total shots

13.81 avg / game

Blocked

166 total

Avg. 3.69

Port Vale Pass Barnsley

Total passes

17825

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

21590

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

Played games

Barnsley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.21

5.17

238

Corners

246

5.13

24.13

1110

Throw-ins

1239

25.81

1.46

Offsides

127

2.65

2.78

128

GK saves

144

3.00

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Barnsley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

110

2.29

0.04

0.04

10.00

460

Fouls

482

10.04

11.46

527

Tackles

629

13.10

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Barnsley on 26 December 2023 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.

Port Vale vs Barnsley Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Port Vale's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Barnsley'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 Port Vale and Barnsley sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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