Our Port Vale vs Newport County Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Port Vale and Newport County.
This Port Vale vs Newport County 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Port Vale's Last Match – Doncaster vs Port Vale
Port Vale will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England League 2 success over Doncaster on January 4. In that match, Port Vale recorded 37% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 63% | 9 (6) | 0.88 | 62 |
 Port Vale | 37% | 4 (3) | 0.61 | 30 |
Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs AFC Wimbledon
Newport County must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England League 2 defeat against AFC Wimbledon on January 2. In that match, Newport County controlled 60% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newport County | 60% | 9 (7) | 1.05 | 38 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 40% | 10 (5) | 1.62 | 43 |
Port Vale vs Newport County Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Newport County average 1.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Port Vale 6-9
Newport County 12-19
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @1.444
Draw: @4.2
Newport County to win: @7