Doncaster vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Mar 2026
League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Port Vale
Doncaster welcome bottom-of-the-table Port Vale to Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 24 March.
Doncaster look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -139 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when Donny clash with Port Vale.
Doncaster Rovers picked up a 1-0 away win over Barnsley at Oakwell last time out, with Elliot Lee’s 65th-minute penalty proving decisive.
Bottom club Port Vale come into this game off a 1-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers, with George Hall netting the winner in the 34th minute at Vale Park.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Doncaster who were victorious when they last faced Port Vale. At Vale Park, a 1-0 away victory was recorded. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two Doncaster victories and one Port Vale win.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Doncaster |
46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 69 | -19 | 50:69 | 60 |
| 22 | Port Vale |
46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 36:61 | 42 |
Confirmed Lineups
Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Jamie Sterry, Neill Byrne, Matthew Pearson, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Jordan Gibson, Owen Bailey, Elliot Lee, Hakeeb Adelakun, Brandon Hanlan.
Port Vale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Gauci (GK), Jordan Gabriel, Cameron Humphreys, Connor Hall, Elijah Campbell, Rhys Walters, Funso Ojo, George Hall, Jordan Shipley, Jaheim Headley, Martin Sherif.
Doncaster vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into Doncaster vs Port Vale with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Match Prediction
It’s great to get attractive odds of -139 for a home win in this League One encounter. We think that Doncaster will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.
We use the latest League One injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key Doncaster vs Port Vale league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 58.1% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re anticipating that both teams will find the net, why not check out the Donny to win + BTTS Yes option which is available at bigger odds on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Donny to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +575, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) has registered two goals in his past five League One home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +185.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Doncaster to come out on top, less than three goals along with Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) to be on the scoresheet.
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Doncaster vs Port Vale Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookmakers affording them a 57% chance of winning, Doncaster Rovers might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -132 when it comes to this League One encounter. The market suggests that Port Vale are least likely to win at +335.
There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Doncaster -0.75 against Port Vale at -106. 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.
Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -139 on the BTTS market.
The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every League One game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.
Those interested in favourite Billy Sharp to find the net first can get +310, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +128.
Stats: League One matches only
Doncaster have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
Port Vale have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
When the teams previously met at Eco-Power Stadium, Port Vale defeated Doncaster 2-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doncaster Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.40 | 1.40 | 2.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Port Vale Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 2.80 | 0.70 | 2.10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | |
- 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
Doncaster League Stats
Port Vale League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Doncaster this season are Owen Bailey (12), Luke Molyneux (8), Brandon Hanlan (5)
- Top Assistors for Doncaster this season are Luke Molyneux (7), Owen Bailey (3), Robbie Gotts (3)
Doncaster vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News
The latest Doncaster vs Port Vale team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed League One lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Doncaster Substitutes
- 1Zander Clark
- 3James Maxwell
- 6Jay McGrath
- 8George Broadbent
- 15Harry Clifton
- 17Glenn Middleton
- 33Ben Close
Port Vale Substitutes
- 8Ben Garrity
- 10Dajaune Brown
- 11Ethon Archer
- 13Ben Amos
- 35Tyler Magloire
- 45Andre Gray
- 50Onel Hernandez
Previous Doncaster Lineups
Previous Port Vale Lineups
Doncaster Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Grant McCann
Port Vale Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | 53 |
| 19 | Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | 35 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 23 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 53:20 | 58 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 23 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 50:23 | 53 |
| 3 | Bradford | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 32:17 | 50 |
| 4 | Stevenage | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 27:13 | 49 |
| 5 | Bolton | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 46:24 | 47 |
| 6 | Luton | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 37:24 | 45 |
| 7 | Stockport | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 38:26 | 43 |
| 8 | Wycombe | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 45:23 | 42 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 42:27 | 42 |
| 10 | Blackpool | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 35:29 | 41 |
| 11 | Wigan | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 24:17 | 37 |
| 12 | Reading | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 33:28 | 37 |
| 13 | Mansfield | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 38:27 | 35 |
| 14 | Plymouth | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 33:33 | 34 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39:37 | 33 |
| 16 | Doncaster | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 27:32 | 33 |
| 17 | Burton | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 27:28 | 32 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32:30 | 31 |
| 19 | Exeter | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 30:29 | 31 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 39:30 | 30 |
| 21 | Wimbledon | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 25:31 | 28 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 24:32 | 27 |
| 23 | Northampton | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 23:31 | 22 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 23 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 17:25 | 21 |
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