Doncaster Rovers FC
Football England - EFL League One Eco-Power Stadium Tue 24 Mar 14:45
Port Vale FC
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  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

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.

Back Donny to Win

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.

Both Sides Won Last Time Out

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 logo Doncaster 46 17 9 20 50 69 -19 50:69 60
22 Port Vale logo Port Vale 46 10 12 24 36 61 -25 36:61 42
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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:

  • Doncaster have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Port Vale have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Port Vale have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Doncaster have won 2 of their last 3 games against Port Vale.
Doncaster to Win Probability

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Doncaster Doncaster logo 2 - 0 Port Vale logo Port Vale

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

Top Pick: Luke Molyneux to Score +185 BetMGM logo

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

Full-Time Result Doncaster -139
Total Goals Under 2.5 -102
Anytime Goalscorer Luke Molyneux +185

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.

Bookies Giving Doncaster Plenty of Respect

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.

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Billy Sharp Favourite to Score the First Goal

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.

Player Goals
Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
First
+128
Anytime
+310
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Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
First
+132
Anytime
+320
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Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
First
+190
Anytime
+460
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Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
First
+190
Anytime
+475
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Four Doncaster Defeats in Previous Ten at Home

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 logo Doncaster Home Stats 3-3-4 3.40 1.40 2.00 6 4 6 4
Port Vale logo 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
Team Stats
Doncaster logo Doncaster League Stats
Port Vale logo Port Vale League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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

29 Thimothee Lo-Tutala
2 Jamie Sterry 12 Neill Byrne 5 Matthew Pearson 23 Jack Senior
22 Robbie Gotts
11 Jordan Gibson 4 Owen Bailey 18 Elliot Lee 47 Hakeeb Adelakun
9 Brandon Hanlan
46 Joe Gauci
6 Jordan Gabriel 25 Cameron Humphreys 5 Connor Hall 27 Elijah Campbell
12 Rhys Walters 14 Funso Ojo
33 George Hall 26 Jordan Shipley 3 Jaheim Headley
21 Martin Sherif

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

21 Mar League One
Barnsley 0-1 Doncaster
17 Mar League One
Bolton 0-0 Doncaster
14 Mar League One
Doncaster 2-1 Blackpool
10 Mar League One
Doncaster 1-1 Luton
07 Mar League One
Plymouth 2-1 Doncaster
28 Feb League One
Doncaster 0-4 Cardiff

Previous Port Vale Lineups

21 Mar League One
Port Vale 1-0 Bolton
17 Mar League One
Blackpool 3-2 Port Vale
14 Mar League One
Port Vale 0-0 Huddersfield
11 Mar League One
Port Vale 0-2 Bradford
08 Mar FA Cup
Port Vale 1-0 Sunderland
03 Mar FA Cup
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol City
Team Squads

Doncaster Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Grant McCann

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Owen Bailey 4 M 37 3330 37 0 12 3 7 0
Luke Molyneux 7 M 36 3042 35 1 8 7 6 0
Thimothee Lo-Tutala 15 G 24 2160 24 13 0 0 2 0
Jay McGrath 6 D 27 2146 25 8 1 1 5 0
George Broadbent 8 M 31 1903 22 10 0 2 8 0

Port Vale Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jon Brady

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Connor Hall 5 D 29 2518 29 0 1 0 4 0
Cameron Humphreys 25 D 27 2367 26 1 1 0 5 0
Joe Gauci 46 G 23 2070 23 8 0 0 0 0
Kyle John 24 M 23 1730 21 5 1 0 4 0
George Hall 33 M 27 1606 16 11 0 2 2 0
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League One Season
# 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