Port Vale vs Barnsley: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 December

Port Vale

L L D D L

1st place in Group G

5-0

02/12/2025 15:00

Barnsley

D W L W W

2nd place in Group D

England Johnstone

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Barnsley on 02 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 are currently 1st with 7 points after 3 matches.
Barnsley sit 2nd with 3 points from 3 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Port Vale to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Barnsley, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Port Vale have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

2025-12-02

Port Vale vs Barnsley - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Barnsley

2025-12-02 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/12/2025

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lincoln City	9	3	3	0	0	8	0	8
02 Barnsley	3	3	1	0	2	6	6	0
03 Manchester United U21	3	3	1	0	2	4	8	-4
04 Notts County	3	3	1	0	2	2	6	-4

Group G	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Port Vale	7	3	2	1	0	9	4	5
02 Fleetwood Town	7	3	1	2	0	9	5	4
03 Accrington Stanley	4	3	1	1	1	5	6	-1
04 Leeds United U21	0	3	0	0	3	3	11	-8

Head To Head

27/09/2025 10:00

Barnsley

0 - 2

Port Vale

ENG L1

02/11/2024 11:00

Port Vale

1 - 3

Barnsley

ENG FAC

26/12/2023 11:00

Port Vale

2 - 3

Barnsley

ENG L1

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

EFL Trophy

Port Vale

33%

Draw

Barnsley

67%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

29/11/2025 11:00

Lincoln City 1 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

22/11/2025 08:30

Port Vale 0 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG L1

15/11/2025 11:00

Port Vale 0 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers ENG L1

11/11/2025 15:00

Port Vale 3 - 3 Fleetwood Town EFL Trophy

08/11/2025 11:00

Bolton Wanderers 4 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

02/11/2025 11:00

Port Vale 5 - 1 Maldon Tiptree ENG FAC

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Barnsley

29/11/2025 08:30

Stockport County 1 - 1 Barnsley ENG L1

22/11/2025 11:00

Barnsley 5 - 0 Luton Town ENG L1

11/11/2025 15:00

Barnsley 0 - 2 Lincoln City EFL Trophy

08/11/2025 11:00

Doncaster Rovers 1 - 2 Barnsley ENG L1

01/11/2025 11:00

Barnsley 3 - 2 York City ENG FAC

25/10/2025 10:00

Barnsley 0 - 1 Rotherham United ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Johnstone

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

216

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

222

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

240

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

262

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

145 (48%)155 (52%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

166 (55%)134 (45%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Barnsley

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(31%)14 31(69%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Barnsley

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

11.51 avg / game

Blocked

796 total

Avg. 3.46

Barnsley

Total shots

11.86 avg / game

Blocked

705 total

Avg. 3.12

Port Vale Pass Barnsley

Total passes

96900

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

103241

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

300

Played games

Barnsley

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.22

4.91

1473

Corners

1429

4.76

21.55

6464

Throw-ins

6214

20.71

1.62

486

Offsides

538

1.79

2.09

626

GK saves

746

2.49

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Barnsley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

474

545

1.82

0.06

0.07

9.58

2875

Fouls

3026

10.09

11.67

3502

Tackles

3564

11.88

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Barnsley on 02 December 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 Johnstone 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 Johnstone 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 Johnstone standings and the England Johnstone form table to understand exactly where Port Vale and Barnsley 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 Johnstone predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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