Stockport County vs Port Vale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 April

Betiball's prediction for Stockport County vs Port Vale on 28 April 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stockport County vs Port Vale preview before placing your bet.

Stockport County vs Port Vale: Starting Lineups Time : 28/04/2026 14:45

Stockport County
1 - 2
Finished
Port Vale
90+1' event Ben Osborne
86' event Odin Bailey
65' event Benony Andresson / Adama Sidibeh
65' event Lewis Bate / Jack Diamond
46' event Louie Barry / Malik Mothersille
46' event Tayo Edun / Josh Stokes
46' event Christy Grogan / Che Gardner
36' event Che Gardner
event 89' Ryan Croasdale / Rhys Walters
event 89' George Byers / Martin Sherif
event 76' Ben Heneghan / Grant Ward
event 46' Onel Hernandez / Ben Waine
event 46' Ethon Archer / George Hall
event 23' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
event 4' Martin Sherif
90+1' event Ben Osborne
event 89' Ryan Croasdale / Rhys Walters
86' event Odin Bailey
event 89' George Byers / Martin Sherif
65' event Benony Andresson / Adama Sidibeh
event 76' Ben Heneghan / Grant Ward
65' event Lewis Bate / Jack Diamond
event 46' Onel Hernandez / Ben Waine
46' event Louie Barry / Malik Mothersille
event 46' Ethon Archer / George Hall
46' event Tayo Edun / Josh Stokes
event 23' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
46' event Christy Grogan / Che Gardner
event 4' Martin Sherif
36' event Che Gardner
Stockport County Stockport County
Substitutions
#22 Benony Andresson
#45 Christy Grogan
#14 Tayo Edun
#4 Lewis Bate
#20 Louie Barry
#1 Ben Hinchliffe
#9 Isaac Olaofe
Stockport County Stockport County Port Vale Port Vale
13Shots10
2Shots on Goal5
9Fouls9
7Corner Kick1
9Free kick9
2Offside0
2Yellow card0
42Aerial36
3Save1
22Successful Tackles9
6Interceptions13
43Long pass25
1Assist2
6Successful center1
8Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
21Head Success18
3Blocked2
12Tackle9
7Dribbles11
26Throw-in18
588Passes300
61Attacks31
39Dangerous attacks17
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
10ShotsInsideBox5
3ShotsOutsideBox5
59DuelsWon50
0.32xGOT1.32
33Touches In Opposition Box12
29AccurateCrosses7
38GroundDuelsWon32
21AerialDuelsWon18
17Clearances44
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#50 Onel Hernandez
#11 Ethon Archer
#18 Ryan Croasdale
#4 Ben Heneghan
#7 George Byers
#23 Jack Shorrock
#13 Benjamin Paul Amos
Commentary
90+1' Ben Osborne - Stockport County receive a yellow card
89' Port Vale — substitution: Ryan Croasdale / Rhys Walters
89' Port Vale — substitution: George Byers / Martin Sherif
86' Goal! Odin Bailey - Stockport County
76' Port Vale — substitution: Ben Heneghan / Grant Ward
65' Stockport County — substitution: Benony Andresson / Adama Sidibeh
65' Stockport County — substitution: Lewis Bate / Jack Diamond
46' Stockport County — substitution: Louie Barry / Malik Mothersille
46' Stockport County — substitution: Tayo Edun / Josh Stokes
46' Stockport County — substitution: Christy Grogan / Che Gardner
46' Port Vale — substitution: Onel Hernandez / Ben Waine
46' Port Vale — substitution: Ethon Archer / George Hall
36' Che Gardner - Stockport County receive a yellow card
23' Goal! Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel - Port Vale
4' Goal! Martin Sherif - Port Vale

How We Build the Stockport County vs Port Vale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stockport County vs Port Vale on 28 April 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 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.

Stockport County vs Port Vale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stockport County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Port Vale'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 Stockport County and Port Vale 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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