Port Vale vs Barnsley Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction: 1-1

Port Vale vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.

This Port Vale vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Blackpool

Port Vale will want to continue their winning form after a 5-1 England League 1 victory over Blackpool, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Port Vale saw 51% of the ball and 6 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Port Vale	51%	0 (6)	2.32	43
Blackpool	49%	0 (1)	0.34	34

Barnsley's Last Match – Wigan vs Barnsley

Barnsley will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Wigan on January 1. In that match, Barnsley recorded 61% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Wigan	39%	0 (4)	1.9	51
Barnsley	61%	0 (3)	0.58	62

Port Vale vs Barnsley Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Port Vale are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.4 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Port Vale to win: @2.6

Draw: @3.3

Barnsley to win: @2.6

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975

Port Vale Fixtures

Barnsley Fixtures