Port Vale vs Northampton Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 September

Port Vale

D L L L L

23rd place in England League 1

1-0

16/09/2023 14:00

Northampton Town

L W W L L

14th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Northampton Town on 16 September 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Vale vs Northampton Town preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale are currently 23rd with 41 points after 46 matches.
Northampton Town sit 14th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Port Vale to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Port Vale, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Northampton Town have one win, while 2 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

14:00

2023-09-16

Port Vale vs Northampton Town - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Northampton Town

2023-09-16 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/09/2023

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

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

12/02/2022 15:00

Port Vale

0 - 0

Northampton Town

ENG L2

07/08/2021 14:00

Northampton Town

1 - 0

Port Vale

ENG L2

08/02/2020 15:00

Northampton Town

0 - 1

Port Vale

ENG L2

10/08/2019 14:00

Port Vale

1 - 1

Northampton Town

ENG L2

30/03/2019 15:00

Northampton Town

1 - 2

Port Vale

ENG L2

15/09/2018 14:00

Port Vale

2 - 0

Northampton Town

ENG L2

Port Vale

50%

Draw

33%

Northampton Town

17%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

05/09/2023 18:45

Port Vale 1 - 0 Crewe Alexandra ENG JPT

02/09/2023 14:00

Oxford United 1 - 2 Port Vale ENG L1

29/08/2023 18:45

Port Vale 0 - 0 Crewe Alexandra ENG LC

26/08/2023 14:00

Port Vale 1 - 0 Carlisle United ENG L1

19/08/2023 14:00

Charlton Athletic 2 - 3 Port Vale ENG L1

15/08/2023 18:45

Blackpool 0 - 0 Port Vale ENG L1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Northampton Town

05/09/2023 18:00

Northampton Town 1 - 3 Oxford United ENG JPT

02/09/2023 14:00

Northampton Town 0 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers ENG L1

26/08/2023 14:00

Cheltenham Town 0 - 1 Northampton Town ENG L1

19/08/2023 14:00

Northampton Town 1 - 0 Peterborough United ENG L1

15/08/2023 18:45

Northampton Town 2 - 2 Lincoln City ENG L1

12/08/2023 14:00

Wigan Athletic 2 - 1 Northampton Town ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

372

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

386

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

343

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

407

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

203 (68%)97 (32%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

205 (68%)95 (32%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Northampton Town

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(31%)14 31(69%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Northampton Town

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

11.53 avg / game

Blocked

798 total

Avg. 3.45

Northampton Town

Total shots

10.06 avg / game

Blocked

700 total

Avg. 3.02

Port Vale Pass Northampton Town

Total passes

97355

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

90365

Avg. 338 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

300

Played games

Northampton Town

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.27

4.91

1474

Corners

1265

4.22

21.55

6464

Throw-ins

6957

23.19

1.62

486

Offsides

458

1.53

2.09

627

GK saves

734

2.45

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Northampton Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

474

489

1.63

0.06

0.06

9.61

2884

Fouls

3003

10.01

11.71

3513

Tackles

3608

12.03

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Northampton Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Northampton Town on 16 September 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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.

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 Northampton 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 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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