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

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 vs Burton Albion: Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2023 11:00

Port Vale
2 - 3
Finished
Burton Albion
80' event Jamie Proctor
75' event Derek Agyakwa
72' event Jamie Proctor / Ellis Harrison
65' event Dennis Politic
62' event Dennis Politic / Tom Conlon
62' event James Anthony Wilson / Matt Taylor
61' event Gavin Massey / Sam Robinson
35' event Derek Agyakwa / William Forrester
2' event Ellis Harrison
event 85' Josh Walker / Charlie Kirk
event 78' Ciaran Gilligan / Jonny Smith
event 67' Dale Taylor
event 54' Conor Shaughnessy
event 48' Jonny Smith
event 43' Charlie Kirk
event 21' Zachary Ashworth
event 8' Dale Taylor
80' event Jamie Proctor
event 85' Josh Walker / Charlie Kirk
75' event Derek Agyakwa
event 78' Ciaran Gilligan / Jonny Smith
72' event Jamie Proctor / Ellis Harrison
event 67' Dale Taylor
65' event Dennis Politic
event 54' Conor Shaughnessy
62' event Dennis Politic / Tom Conlon
event 48' Jonny Smith
62' event James Anthony Wilson / Matt Taylor
event 43' Charlie Kirk
61' event Gavin Massey / Sam Robinson
event 21' Zachary Ashworth
35' event Derek Agyakwa / William Forrester
event 8' Dale Taylor
2' event Ellis Harrison
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#24 Derek Agyakwa
#33 Dennis Politic
#19 Gavin Massey
#9 James Anthony Wilson
#13 Jamie Proctor
#25 Jack Stevens
#17 Rory Holden
Port Vale Port Vale Burton Albion Burton Albion
10Shots14
5Shots on Goal6
9Fouls12
3Corner Kick3
13Free kick7
0Offside2
2Yellow card3
64Aerial50
3Save3
5Successful Tackles15
5Interceptions11
1Assist2
2Shots off goal4
35Head Success22
3Blocked4
5Tackle15
1Dribbles5
25Throw-in21
463Passes225
130Attacks73
42Dangerous attacks42
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
Burton Albion Burton Albion
Substitutions
#14 Josh Walker
#25 Ciaran Gilligan
#24 Jordan Amissah
#38 Michael Mancienne
#41 Toby Oakes
#28 Ronny Wakelin
#27 Tom Hewlett
Commentary
85' Burton Albion — substitution: Josh Walker / Charlie Kirk
80' Goal! Jamie Proctor - Port Vale
78' Burton Albion — substitution: Ciaran Gilligan / Jonny Smith
75' Derek Agyakwa - Port Vale receive a yellow card
72' Port Vale — substitution: Jamie Proctor / Ellis Harrison
67' Goal! Dale Taylor - Burton Albion
65' Dennis Politic - Port Vale receive a yellow card
62' Port Vale — substitution: Dennis Politic / Tom Conlon
62' Port Vale — substitution: James Anthony Wilson / Matt Taylor
61' Port Vale — substitution: Gavin Massey / Sam Robinson
54' Conor Shaughnessy - Burton Albion receive a yellow card
48' Penalty scored! Jonny Smith - Burton Albion
43' Charlie Kirk - Burton Albion receive a yellow card
35' Port Vale — substitution: Derek Agyakwa / William Forrester
21' Zachary Ashworth - Burton Albion receive a yellow card
8' Goal! Dale Taylor - Burton Albion
2' Goal! Ellis Harrison - Port Vale

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 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.

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 Burton Albion 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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