Bolton vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025
League One Betting Preview: Bolton vs Port Vale
Bolton clash with Port Vale at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert League One predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
There’s every chance that Bolton can beat Port Vale and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -137 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
Backing our Bolton win tip? Don’t miss the latest BetMGM promo code and our detailed review to get the best value for your bet.
Bolton Wanderers have enjoyed four consecutive League One home wins at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Last time out, Cardiff City were beaten 1-0.
Their most recent encounter saw Bolton win 2-1 when hosting Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup.
Port Vale have been defeated in back-to-back League One games. They were recently beaten at home to Stockport County by a 3-0 scoreline at Vale Park.
Six days ago, Port Vale triumphed 5-1 at home to Maldon & Tiptree in the FA Cup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Bolton have three straight wins against Port Vale. In their last encounter, Bolton enjoyed a 2-0 scoreline on home soil at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The previous 6 H2H meetings have involved four Bolton wins, a single draw and one Port Vale victory.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bolton |
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 28:19 | 34 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 13:24 | 15 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Cyrus Christie, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow.
Port Vale confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Gauci (GK), Jesse Debrah, Cameron Humphreys, Connor Hall, Kyle John, Rhys Walters, George Byers, Marvin Johnson, Ben Garrity, Jaheim Headley, Devante Cole.
Bolton vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ahead of the game with our Bolton vs Port Vale betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.
Match Prediction
Bolton look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -137 that the home team win this League One clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest League One injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
If you think Bolton will win and keep a clean sheet, there is the opportunity to back them to win + Both Teams to Score No at a bigger price than the Full-Time Result selection.
Unlock the best welcome bonuses and free bet offers before you wager—check our updated betting promo code guide today.
Correct Score Prediction
Bolton can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Mason Burstow (Bolton) has been on the scoresheet in five of his past seven League One games on home soil. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +148.
T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Bolton on the 1x2, one or both teams drawing a blank along with Mason Burstow (Bolton) to score.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It results in you being able to place a tailored bet at a larger price based on the number of predictions made.
Bolton vs Port Vale Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The favourites are 58% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Bolton Wanderers being priced at -137 to come away with a victory in this League One encounter. Port Vale are regarded as the least likely winner at +350.
There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Bolton -0.75 against Port Vale at -110. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.
It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for League One matches. You simply need to visit the best betting apps and select from the various football options that are presented.
There’s the chance to back Mason Burstow at +330 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Bolton have clocked up five straight wins at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Trotters have secured six victories and four draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Port Vale have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Bolton enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Port Vale at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton have won two of the past 3 H2H games at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with Port Vale picking up one win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton Home Stats |
6-4-0 | 2.90 | 2.00 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Port Vale Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bolton League Stats
Port Vale League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bolton this season are Mason Burstow (7), Amario Cozier-Duberry (4), Marcus Forss (2)
- Top Assistors for Bolton this season are Amario Cozier-Duberry (4), Josh Cogley (2), Josh Sheehan (2)
Bolton vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Bolton vs Port Vale team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with timely injury updates.
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bolton Substitutes
- 3Chris Forino-Joseph
- 10Sam Dalby
- 14Jordi Osei-Tutu
- 16Aaron Morley
- 22Kyle Dempsey
- 24Marcus Forss
- 27Tyler Miller
Port Vale Substitutes
- 4Ben Heneghan
- 9Jayden Stockley
- 11Ronan Curtis
- 13Ben Amos
- 17Ruari Paton
- 18Ryan Croasdale
- 33George Hall
Previous Bolton Lineups
Previous Port Vale Lineups
Bolton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steven Schumacher
Port Vale Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 37:22 | 41 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 30:22 | 38 |
| 3 | Bradford | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 29:20 | 37 |
| 4 | Stevenage | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 35 |
| 5 | Stockport | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28:25 | 35 |
| 6 | Bolton | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 28:19 | 34 |
| 7 | Huddersfield | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 35:31 | 31 |
| 8 | Luton | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | 29 |
| 9 | Wycombe | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28:22 | 28 |
| 10 | Barnsley | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:27 | 28 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34:34 | 28 |
| 12 | Northampton | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 21:21 | 27 |
| 13 | Wimbledon | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 24:29 | 27 |
| 14 | Wigan | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 22:23 | 26 |
| 15 | Reading | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 24:26 | 25 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 24:27 | 25 |
| 17 | Plymouth | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 26:33 | 25 |
| 18 | Rotherham | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 24 |
| 19 | Burton | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 18:26 | 24 |
| 20 | Exeter | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 21:20 | 23 |
| 21 | Mansfield | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 24:26 | 23 |
| 22 | Blackpool | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 24:30 | 23 |
| 23 | Doncaster | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 21:35 | 22 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 13:24 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 26 |
| 2 | Bolton | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20:5 | 24 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 26:14 | 24 |
| 4 | Bradford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:9 | 23 |
| 5 | Wycombe | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Leyton Orient | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 7 | Huddersfield | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18:11 | 18 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 9 | Reading | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 10 | Exeter | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 11 | Wigan | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11:7 | 17 |
| 12 | Northampton | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:10 | 17 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 16 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:15 | 16 |
| 15 | Luton | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 16 | Stockport | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:12 | 15 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 18 | Wimbledon | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14:12 | 13 |
| 21 | Blackpool | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Burton | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 11 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:14 | 10 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5:12 | 6 |
Mali
Zambia
Predictions
09:00 - Mon 22 Dec
Super Lig
Istanbul Basaksehir
Gaziantep
Predictions
11:00 - Mon 22 Dec
NCAAB
New Haven
Fordham
Predictions
11:00 - Mon 22 Dec
BSL
Esenler Erokspor
Buyukcekmece
Predictions
12:00 - Mon 22 Dec
Super Lig
Genclerbirligi
Trabzonspor
Predictions
12:00 - Mon 22 Dec
AFCON
South Africa
Angola
Predictions
Top Football Pages
- Football Predictions
- Football Lineups
- Football Injuries
- Football Fixtures
- Football Standings
- Football Transfer News
- Football Live Streaming
- Football Betting Sites
- Football Betting Explained
- FIFA World Cup Predictions
- UEFA Champions League Predictions
- Premier League Predictions
- La Liga Predictions
- Serie A Predictions
- Bundesliga Predictions
Bolton
Port Vale