Port Vale vs Lincoln City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Port Vale
WDLLW
22nd place in England League 1
2
0-2
FT
02/05/2026 10:00
Lincoln City
WWDWW
1st place in England League 1
England League 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Lincoln City on 02 May 2026 (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 Lincoln City preview before placing your bet.

  • Port Vale will face Lincoln City in England League 1 on May 2, 2026 at 10:00.
  • Port Vale are currently 22nd with 42 points after 46 matches.
  • Lincoln City sit 1st with 103 points from 46 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.69.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
10:00

2026-05-02

Port Vale vs Lincoln City - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale
Port Vale
Lincoln City
Lincoln City
2026-05-02 10:00
22
25
53
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.50
1.69
FT
0-2 0-1
-
weather
16℃～17℃
STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Lincoln City Lincoln City
103 46 31 10 5 89 41 48
02 Cardiff City Cardiff City
91 46 27 10 9 90 50 40
03 Stockport County Stockport County
77 46 22 11 13 71 58 13
04 Bradford City Bradford City
77 46 22 11 13 58 51 7
05 Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers
75 46 19 18 9 70 52 18
06 Stevenage Borough Stevenage Borough
75 46 21 12 13 49 46 3
07 Luton Town Luton Town
74 46 21 11 14 68 56 12
08 Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
73 46 22 7 17 75 63 12
09 Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Town
67 46 18 13 15 74 64 10
10 Mansfield Town Mansfield Town
65 46 16 17 13 62 50 12
11 Wycombe Wanderers Wycombe Wanderers
63 46 17 12 17 69 58 11
12 Reading Reading
63 46 16 15 15 64 60 4
13 Blackpool Blackpool
60 46 17 9 20 54 65 -11
14 Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers
60 46 17 9 20 50 69 -19
15 Barnsley Barnsley
59 46 15 14 17 68 73 -5
16 Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic
56 46 14 14 18 49 58 -9
17 Burton Albion Burton Albion
54 46 13 15 18 50 60 -10
18 Peterborough United Peterborough United
53 46 15 8 23 64 68 -4
19 AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon
53 46 15 8 23 51 72 -21
20 Leyton Orient Leyton Orient
52 46 14 10 22 59 71 -12
21 Exeter City Exeter City
49 46 12 13 21 52 61 -9
22 Port Vale Port Vale
42 46 10 12 24 36 61 -25
23 Rotherham United Rotherham United
41 46 10 11 25 41 71 -30
24 Northampton Town Northampton Town
35 46 9 8 29 39 74 -35
Head To Head
29/11/2025 11:00
Lincoln City Lincoln City
1 - 0
Port Vale Port Vale
ENG L1
24/02/2024 11:00
Port Vale Port Vale
0 - 2
Lincoln City Lincoln City
ENG L1
11/11/2023 11:00
Lincoln City Lincoln City
1 - 1
Port Vale Port Vale
ENG L1
15/04/2023 10:00
Lincoln City Lincoln City
3 - 2
Port Vale Port Vale
ENG L1
29/10/2022 10:00
Port Vale Port Vale
1 - 0
Lincoln City Lincoln City
ENG L1
01/01/2019 11:00
Lincoln City Lincoln City
1 - 1
Port Vale Port Vale
ENG L2
Lincoln City
3
50%
Draw
2
33%
Port Vale
1
17%
Port Vale Port Vale Last 6 matches
28/04/2026 14:45
Stockport County 1 - 2 Port Vale
ENG L1
25/04/2026 10:00
Plymouth Argyle 2 - 1 Port Vale
ENG L1
22/04/2026 14:45
Cardiff City 1 - 0 Port Vale
ENG L1
19/04/2026 10:00
Port Vale 0 - 0 Wigan Athletic
ENG L1
16/04/2026 14:45
Peterborough United 1 - 3 Port Vale
ENG L1
14/04/2026 14:45
Port Vale 0 - 0 Barnsley
ENG L1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Lincoln City Lincoln City
25/04/2026 10:00
Lincoln City 4 - 3 Wycombe Wanderers
ENG L1
21/04/2026 14:45
Doncaster Rovers 0 - 2 Lincoln City
ENG L1
18/04/2026 10:00
Stevenage Borough 2 - 2 Lincoln City
ENG L1
11/04/2026 07:30
Lincoln City 2 - 1 Leyton Orient
ENG L1
06/04/2026 10:00
Reading 1 - 2 Lincoln City
ENG L1
03/04/2026 10:00
Lincoln City 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
ENG L1
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues England League 1
Played games
Port Vale
Port Vale
46
 Lincoln City
Lincoln City
46
Goals
Scored
36
Avg. per game
0.78
Conceded
61
Avg. per game
1.33
Scored
89
Avg. per game
1.93
Conceded
41
Avg. per game
0.89
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 46 matches
YesNo
22 (48%)24 (52%)
In last 46 matches
NoYes
41 (89%)5 (11%)
Port Vale

Port Vale

Recent matches

Lincoln City

Lincoln City

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

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

(51%)23 22(49%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Port Vale Port Vale
Lincoln City Lincoln City
Shots
Port Vale
Port Vale
Total shots
11.02 avg / game
Blocked
149 total
Avg. 3.39
Lincoln City
Lincoln City
Total shots
12.48 avg / game
Blocked
142 total
Avg. 3.38
Port Vale Port Vale Pass Lincoln City Lincoln City
Total passes
15427
Avg. 335 / game
Accurate
69%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
14478
Avg. 315 / game
Accurate
67%
Ball possession
42%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Port Vale
Port Vale
4311
Avg. 93.72 / game
 Lincoln City
Lincoln City
4186
Avg. 91.00 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Port Vale
Port Vale
1975
Avg. 42.93 / game
 Lincoln City
Lincoln City
2079
Avg. 45.20 / game
OTHERS
Port Vale
Port Vale
46
Played games
Lincoln City
Lincoln City
46
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.28
13
Clean sheets
19
0.41
4.89
225
Corners
199
4.33
24.61
1132
Throw-ins
1134
24.65
1.87
86
Offsides
104
2.26
2.43
112
GK saves
91
1.98
Port Vale
Port Vale
DISCIPLINARY
Lincoln City
Lincoln City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.59
73
Yellow card
98
2.13
0.04
2
Red card
3
0.07
10.65
490
Fouls
581
12.63
9.26
426
Tackles
497
10.80
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How We Build the Port Vale vs Lincoln City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Lincoln City on 02 May 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 Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City'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 Lincoln City 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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