Port Vale vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 December

Port Vale

W D W L D

No standing data

0-3

19/12/2023 12:45

Middlesbrough

W L L L W

No standing data

England League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Middlesbrough on 19 December 2023 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Vale vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale will face Middlesbrough in England League Cup on December 19, 2023 at 12:45.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.98.

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

12:45

2023-12-19

Port Vale vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Middlesbrough

2023-12-19 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 19/12/2023

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Port Vale and Middlesbrough in the England League Cup football standings for the 2023-2024 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Port Vale Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 08:00

Port Vale 3 - 2 Wigan Athletic

ENG L1

12/12/2023 12:45

Port Vale 2 - 2 Stevenage Borough

ENG FAC

09/12/2023 08:00

Exeter City 0 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L1

05/12/2023 12:45

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0 Port Vale

ENG JPT

02/12/2023 08:00

Stevenage Borough 1 - 1 Port Vale

ENG FAC

28/11/2023 12:45

Port Vale 0 - 1 Derby County

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

16/12/2023 08:00

Swansea City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

13/12/2023 13:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Hull City

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 08:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

02/12/2023 08:00

Leeds United 3 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

28/11/2023 12:45

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

25/11/2023 08:00

Bristol City 3 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League Cup

Played games

Port Vale

Middlesbrough

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.49

Scored

Avg. per game

1.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.37

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 59 matches

YesNo

34 (58%)25 (42%)

In last 59 matches

NoYes

44 (81%)10 (19%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Middlesbrough

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

11.73 avg / game

Blocked

195 total

Avg. 3.48

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.15 avg / game

Blocked

204 total

Avg. 3.92

Port Vale Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

21771

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

28217

Avg. 523 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

Played games

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.26

5.39

318

Corners

329

6.09

20.76

1225

Throw-ins

1179

21.83

1.46

Offsides

133

2.46

2.58

152

GK saves

140

2.59

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

110

1.83

0.05

0.04

9.34

551

Fouls

572

10.59

11.51

679

Tackles

864

16.00

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Middlesbrough on 19 December 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 Cup 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough'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 Cup 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 Cup standings and the England League Cup form table to understand exactly where Port Vale and Middlesbrough 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 Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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