Port Vale vs Blackpool: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Port Vale

W D L L W

22nd place in England League 1

5-1

01/01/2026 11:00

Blackpool

W L W W W

13th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Blackpool on 01 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 Port Vale vs Blackpool preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale will face Blackpool in England League 1 on January 1, 2026 at 11:00.
Port Vale are currently 22nd with 42 points after 46 matches.
Blackpool sit 13th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.38.

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

2026-01-01

Port Vale vs Blackpool - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Blackpool

2026-01-01 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2026

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

12/08/2025 14:45

Blackpool

0 - 1

Port Vale

ENG LC

29/12/2023 15:45

Port Vale

3 - 0

Blackpool

ENG L1

15/08/2023 14:45

Blackpool

0 - 0

Port Vale

ENG L1

15/08/2020 10:00

Port Vale

1 - 2

Blackpool

INT CF

21/07/2018 10:00

Port Vale

0 - 1

Blackpool

INT CF

09/01/2016 11:00

Blackpool

0 - 1

Port Vale

ENG L1

Blackpool

17%

Draw

17%

Port Vale

67%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

29/12/2025 15:45

Bradford City 1 - 0 Port Vale

ENG L1

26/12/2025 11:00

Huddersfield Town 5 - 0 Port Vale

ENG L1

20/12/2025 11:00

Port Vale 0 - 1 Peterborough United

ENG L1

13/12/2025 11:00

Luton Town 2 - 2 Port Vale

ENG L1

06/12/2025 11:00

Port Vale 1 - 0 Bristol Rovers

ENG FAC

02/12/2025 15:00

Port Vale 5 - 0 Barnsley

EFL Trophy

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Blackpool

29/12/2025 15:45

Blackpool 4 - 0 Rotherham United

ENG L1

26/12/2025 11:00

Blackpool 1 - 0 Doncaster Rovers

ENG L1

20/12/2025 08:30

Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Blackpool

ENG L1

13/12/2025 11:00

Blackpool 2 - 2 Lincoln City

ENG L1

10/12/2025 15:45

Rotherham United 0 - 3 Blackpool

ENG L1

07/12/2025 13:30

Blackpool 4 - 1 Carlisle United

ENG FAC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Port Vale

Blackpool

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

22 (48%)24 (52%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Blackpool

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(33%)15 30(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Blackpool

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

11.02 avg / game

Blocked

149 total

Avg. 3.39

Blackpool

Total shots

9.89 avg / game

Blocked

117 total

Avg. 2.79

Port Vale Pass Blackpool

Total passes

15427

Avg. 335 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

15680

Avg. 341 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

Played games

Blackpool

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

4.89

225

Corners

196

4.26

24.61

1132

Throw-ins

1146

24.91

1.87

Offsides

2.04

2.43

112

GK saves

133

2.89

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Blackpool

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

2.07

0.04

0.13

10.65

490

Fouls

551

11.98

9.26

426

Tackles

456

9.91

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Blackpool Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Blackpool on 01 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.

Port Vale vs Blackpool 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 Blackpool'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 Blackpool 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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