Our Peterborough vs Port Vale Prediction: 3-1
Peterborough vs Port Vale in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Peterborough vs Port Vale 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Northampton vs Peterborough
Determined to get back to winning ways, Peterborough must win after their 1-1 England League 1 draw against Northampton on February 28. In that match, Peterborough saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northampton | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.59 | 53 |
Peterborough | 58% | 0 (4) | 0.71 | 32 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Bristol City
Port Vale will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Bristol City on March 3. In that match, Port Vale recorded 28% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Vale | 28% | 5 (4) | 1.71 | 22 |
Bristol City | 72% | 3 (2) | 1.08 | 46 |
Peterborough vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Peterborough 17-15
Port Vale 9-14
What are the odds for this match?
Peterborough to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.5
Port Vale to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2



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