Port Vale vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Bradford

Port Vale square off against Bradford at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 9 December.

There’s a definite case for backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Port Vale and Bradford could be set for a low-scoring contest and we’re keen to grab the odds of -147.

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Port Vale lost on the road in their last League One game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Lincoln City won 1-0 at LNER Stadium.

Three days ago, Port Vale won 1-0 when hosting Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup.

Bradford City have won back-to-back League One games. A 1-0 triumph recently occurred away at Home Park when playing Plymouth Argyle.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Port Vale overcame Bradford at home when the teams last played. It was a 2-0 League Two victory at Vale Park. The previous 7 H2H games have ended in four Port Vale victories, two draws and a solitary win for Bradford.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Bradford	18	9	7	2	26	18	8	26:18	34
24	Port Vale	18	3	5	10	11	21	-10	11:21	14

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Port Vale vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Port Vale vs Bradford, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Our research tells us that odds of -147 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this League One clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the League One form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Port Vale vs Bradford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 18 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bradford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bradford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Bradford games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 1 - 1 Bradford

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +410 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antoni Sarcevic to Score +350

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford) has registered three goals in his past four League One games on the road. It’s worth a play on the +350 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Antoni Sarcevic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+700

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Port Vale vs Bradford 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 available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Port Vale are +160 for a League One win, with Bradford City being +163. The draw is on offer at +220 if you expect the game to finish level.

There are different betting angles when backing Port Vale including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at +117 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Bradford.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. BTTS Yes is on offer at -128 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

The best football betting sites cover League One games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+220

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+112

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-345

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+117

2 Hcp +0.25

-167

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-110

Devante Cole is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +400 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +170.

Devante Cole (Port Vale)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

Andy Cook (Bradford)

First

+215

Anytime

+475

Ruari Paton (Port Vale)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Dajaune Brown (Port Vale)

First

+275

Anytime

+600

Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Ronan Curtis (Port Vale)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

George Hall (Port Vale)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Tommy Leigh (Bradford)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Max Power (Bradford)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Alex Pattison (Bradford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Nick Powell (Bradford)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Liam Spencer Gordon (Port Vale)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Funso Ojo (Port Vale)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Jordan Shipley (Port Vale)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

George Byers (Port Vale)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Marvin Johnson (Port Vale)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Joe Wright (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Kyle John (Port Vale)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Ibou Touray (Bradford)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Port Vale have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Bradford are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The Yorkshire team have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Port Vale overcame Bradford 2-0 when the sides last met at Vale Park. Port Vale have secured two wins from the previous 3 H2H games at Vale Park, with the other result being a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Port Vale Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	1.00	1.20	4	6	3	7
Bradford Away Stats		3-5-2	2.30	1.20	1.10	5	5	7	3

• 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

Port Vale vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

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