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

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 vs Blackpool: Starting Lineups Time : 01/01/2026 11:00

Port Vale
5 - 1
Finished
Blackpool
90+3' event Ronan Curtis
90+1' event Rhys Walters / Devante Dewar Cole
86' event Devante Dewar Cole
85' event Mo Faal
83' event Jordan Shipley
77' event Mo Faal / Jayden Stockley
74' event Jaheim Headley
68' event Jaheim Headley / Marvin Johnson
58' event George Byers
54' event Jayden Stockley
46' event Ronan Curtis / Ryan Croasdale
46' event George Hall / Kyle Johnson
23' event Ryan Croasdale
event 81' Lee Evans / Albie Morgan
event 80' Fraser Horsfall
event 63' Andy Lyons / Daniel Imray
event 63' Joshua Luke Bowler / Jordan Brown
event 62' Scott Banks / Ashley Fletcher
event 46' CJ Hamilton / Tom Bloxham
event 45+1' James Husband
event 43' Zachary Ashworth
event 27' Tom Bloxham
event 15' George Honeyman
90+3' event Ronan Curtis
event 81' Lee Evans / Albie Morgan
90+1' event Rhys Walters / Devante Dewar Cole
event 80' Fraser Horsfall
86' event Devante Dewar Cole
event 63' Andy Lyons / Daniel Imray
85' event Mo Faal
event 63' Joshua Luke Bowler / Jordan Brown
83' event Jordan Shipley
event 62' Scott Banks / Ashley Fletcher
77' event Mo Faal / Jayden Stockley
event 46' CJ Hamilton / Tom Bloxham
74' event Jaheim Headley
event 45+1' James Husband
68' event Jaheim Headley / Marvin Johnson
event 43' Zachary Ashworth
58' event George Byers
event 27' Tom Bloxham
54' event Jayden Stockley
event 15' George Honeyman
46' event Ronan Curtis / Ryan Croasdale
46' event George Hall / Kyle Johnson
23' event Ryan Croasdale
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#11 Ronan Curtis
#3 Jaheim Headley
#33 George Hall
#12 Rhys Walters
#36 Mo Faal
#46 Joe Gauci
#22 Jesse Debrah
Port Vale Port Vale Blackpool Blackpool
17Shots2
6Shots on Goal1
14Fouls8
5Corner Kick2
8Free kick14
2Offside3
3Yellow card3
0Red card1
2Aerial26
0Save1
15Successful Tackles12
6Interceptions8
24Long pass21
4Assist1
6Successful center2
6Shots off goal1
30Head Success20
5Blocked0
10Tackle8
6Dribbles9
28Throw-in18
357Passes360
110Attacks84
43Dangerous attacks34
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
5BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed1
14ShotsInsideBox2
3ShotsOutsideBox0
58DuelsWon54
2.33ExpectedGoals0.34
1.88xGOpenPlay0
2.33xGNonPenalty0.34
3.23xGOT0.34
31Touches In Opposition Box8
24AccurateCrosses12
28GroundDuelsWon34
30AerialDuelsWon20
22Clearances30
Blackpool Blackpool
Substitutions
#19 Joshua Luke Bowler
#22 CJ Hamilton
#23 Scott Banks
#7 Lee Evans
#2 Andy Lyons
#25 Franco Ravizzoli
#29 Emil Hansson
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Ronan Curtis - Port Vale
90+1' Port Vale — substitution: Rhys Walters / Devante Dewar Cole
86' Goal! Devante Dewar Cole - Port Vale
85' Mo Faal - Port Vale receive a yellow card
83' Jordan Shipley - Port Vale receive a yellow card
81' Blackpool — substitution: Lee Evans / Albie Morgan
80' Fraser Horsfall - Blackpool receive a yellow card
77' Port Vale — substitution: Mo Faal / Jayden Stockley
74' Goal! Jaheim Headley - Port Vale
68' Port Vale — substitution: Jaheim Headley / Marvin Johnson
63' Blackpool — substitution: Andy Lyons / Daniel Imray
63' Blackpool — substitution: Joshua Luke Bowler / Jordan Brown
62' Blackpool — substitution: Scott Banks / Ashley Fletcher
58' Goal! George Byers - Port Vale
54' Goal! Jayden Stockley - Port Vale
46' Port Vale — substitution: Ronan Curtis / Ryan Croasdale
46' Port Vale — substitution: George Hall / Kyle Johnson
46' Blackpool — substitution: CJ Hamilton / Tom Bloxham
45+1' James Husband - Blackpool receive a red card
43' Zachary Ashworth - Blackpool receive a yellow card
27' Goal! Tom Bloxham - Blackpool
23' Ryan Croasdale - Port Vale receive a yellow card
15' George Honeyman - Blackpool receive a yellow card

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 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.

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

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