Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 October

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town on 28 October 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town: Starting Lineups Time : 28/10/2023 10:00

Port Vale
1 - 2
Finished
Cheltenham Town
90+1' event Josh Thomas
79' event Gavin Massey / James Plant
79' event Oliver Arblaster / Ethan Chislett
66' event Jesse Debrah
63' event Uche Ikpeazu / Ryan Loft
32' event Alfie Devine
event 76' Tom Bradbury / Robert Street
event 66' Sean Long
event 63' Aidan Keena / George Lloyd
event 59' Will Goodwin
event 55' Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
event 55' Liam Sercombe / Curtis Thompson
event 45+3' Ben Williams
event 42' Sean Long
event 34' Curtis Davies
event 31' Will Ferry
90+1' event Josh Thomas
event 76' Tom Bradbury / Robert Street
79' event Gavin Massey / James Plant
event 66' Sean Long
79' event Oliver Arblaster / Ethan Chislett
event 63' Aidan Keena / George Lloyd
66' event Jesse Debrah
event 59' Will Goodwin
63' event Uche Ikpeazu / Ryan Loft
event 55' Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
32' event Alfie Devine
event 55' Liam Sercombe / Curtis Thompson
event 45+3' Ben Williams
event 42' Sean Long
event 34' Curtis Davies
event 31' Will Ferry
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#12 Uche Ikpeazu
#19 Gavin Massey
#18 Oliver Arblaster
#13 Jayson Leutwiler
#23 Jack Shorrock
#20 Tom Conlon
#24 Rhys Walters
Port Vale Port Vale Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
16Shots9
5Shots on Goal3
12Fouls19
11Corner Kick7
1Offside0
2Yellow card4
68Aerial70
1Save3
7Successful Tackles19
4Interceptions7
1Assist0
6Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
31Head Success38
5Blocked2
7Tackle22
5Dribbles2
37Throw-in21
415Passes196
124Attacks72
79Dangerous attacks42
4Corner Kicks(HT)6
Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
Substitutions
#10 Aidan Keena
#8 Liam Sercombe
#4 Tom Bradbury
#38 Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
#26 Josh Williams
#32 Jovan Malcolm
#20 Max Harris
Commentary
90+1' Josh Thomas - Port Vale receive a yellow card
79' Port Vale — substitution: Gavin Massey / James Plant
79' Port Vale — substitution: Oliver Arblaster / Ethan Chislett
76' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Tom Bradbury / Robert Street
66' Jesse Debrah - Port Vale receive a yellow card
66' Goal! Sean Long - Cheltenham Town
63' Port Vale — substitution: Uche Ikpeazu / Ryan Loft
63' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Aidan Keena / George Lloyd
59' Will Goodwin - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
55' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
55' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Liam Sercombe / Curtis Thompson
45+3' Ben Williams - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
42' Goal! Sean Long - Cheltenham Town
34' Curtis Davies - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
32' Goal! Alfie Devine - Port Vale
31' Will Ferry - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card

How We Build the Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town on 28 October 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 Cheltenham Town 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 Cheltenham Town'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 Cheltenham Town 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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