Port Vale vs Burton Albion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Port Vale

D L L W L

18th place in England League 1

2-3

18/03/2023 11:00

Burton Albion

D L W L W

15th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Burton Albion on 18 March 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 Burton Albion preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale are currently 18th with 49 points after 46 matches.
Burton Albion sit 15th with 56 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Port Vale to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Port Vale and Burton Albion have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, 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

11:00

2023-03-18

Port Vale vs Burton Albion - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Burton Albion

2023-03-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

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

01 Plymouth Argyle	101	46	31	8	7	82	47	35
02 Ipswich Town	98	46	28	14	4	101	35	66
03 Sheffield Wednesday	96	46	28	12	6	81	37	44
04 Barnsley	86	46	26	8	12	80	47	33
05 Bolton Wanderers	81	46	23	12	11	62	36	26
06 Peterborough United	77	46	24	5	17	75	54	21
07 Derby County	76	46	21	13	12	67	46	21
08 Portsmouth	70	46	17	19	10	61	50	11
09 Wycombe Wanderers	69	46	20	9	17	59	51	8
10 Charlton Athletic	62	46	16	14	16	70	66	4
11 Lincoln City	62	46	14	20	12	47	47	0
12 Shrewsbury Town	59	46	17	8	21	52	61	-9
13 Fleetwood Town	58	46	14	16	16	53	51	2
14 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	64	68	-4
15 Burton Albion	56	46	15	11	20	57	79	-22
16 Cheltenham Town	54	46	14	12	20	45	61	-16
17 Bristol Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	58	73	-15
18 Port Vale	49	46	13	10	23	48	71	-23
19 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	49	56	-7
20 Cambridge United	46	46	13	7	26	41	68	-27
21 Milton Keynes Dons	45	46	11	12	23	44	66	-22
22 Morecambe	44	46	10	14	22	47	78	-31
23 Accrington Stanley	44	46	11	11	24	40	77	-37
24 Forest Green Rovers	27	46	6	9	31	31	89	-58

Head To Head

20/08/2022 10:00

Burton Albion

0 - 2

Port Vale

ENG L1

04/12/2021 11:00

Burton Albion

1 - 2

Port Vale

ENG FAC

13/08/2019 14:45

Port Vale

1 - 2

Burton Albion

ENG LC

09/10/2018 14:45

Port Vale

1 - 0

Burton Albion

ENG JPT

19/03/2016 11:00

Port Vale

0 - 4

Burton Albion

ENG L1

24/10/2015 10:00

Burton Albion

2 - 0

Port Vale

ENG L1

Port Vale

50%

Draw

Burton Albion

50%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 11:00

Port Vale 1 - 0 Milton Keynes Dons ENG L1

25/02/2023 11:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Port Vale ENG L1

21/02/2023 15:45

Morecambe 1 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

18/02/2023 11:00

Port Vale 1 - 0 Exeter City ENG L1

14/02/2023 15:45

Port Vale 1 - 3 Barnsley ENG L1

11/02/2023 11:00

Shrewsbury Town 3 - 2 Port Vale ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Burton Albion

04/03/2023 11:00

Ipswich Town 4 - 0 Burton Albion ENG L1

25/02/2023 11:00

Burton Albion 0 - 0 Accrington Stanley ENG L1

18/02/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Burton Albion ENG L1

14/02/2023 15:45

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Burton Albion ENG L1

11/02/2023 11:00

Burton Albion 1 - 0 Exeter City ENG L1

04/02/2023 11:00

Fleetwood Town 2 - 3 Burton Albion ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

16 (70%)7 (30%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

15 (65%)8 (35%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Burton Albion

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

11.87 avg / game

Blocked

62 total

Avg. 3.44

Burton Albion

Total shots

11.65 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.91

Port Vale Pass Burton Albion

Total passes

8232

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

7536

Avg. 328 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

Played games

Burton Albion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.30

5.52

127

Corners

132

5.74

25.78

593

Throw-ins

594

25.83

1.17

Offsides

1.83

1.52

GK saves

2.74

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Burton Albion

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.22

0.04

0.13

11.00

253

Fouls

229

9.96

12.78

294

Tackles

288

12.52

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Port Vale vs Burton Albion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Burton Albion on 18 March 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 Burton Albion 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 Burton Albion'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 Burton Albion sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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