Port Vale vs Chesterfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026

Port Vale vs Chesterfield Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -120

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The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward when Port Vale meet Chesterfield. Land odds of -120 for Under 2.5 Goals.

We analyse several betting angles in our Port Vale vs Chesterfield betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Port Vale vs Chesterfield Preview

Port Vale clash with Chesterfield at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 October.

Port Vale won 1-0 when hosting Grimsby Town at Vale Park in their last league game. That means it’s now been two League Two home wins on the spin.

Chesterfield played Crawley Town away from home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Broadfield Stadium.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Previous Head-to-Head Meeting

Port Vale were on the road when they last faced Chesterfield, with the teams drawing 1-1 at SMH Group Stadium.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Chesterfield	10	4	3	3	17	14	3	17:14	15
22	Port Vale	8	2	2	4	4	9	-5	4:9	8

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Main Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this League Two encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -120 and we feel confident of securing a return.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 13 Port Vale games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Port Vale games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Chesterfield games.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest League Two stats.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Bettors have an opportunity to visit the Result & Total Goals market in the quest for a bigger price. This bet allows you to select Under 2.5 and a particular team to land a victory.

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 1 - 1 Chesterfield

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +425. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Port Vale vs Chesterfield 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.

The draw is currently trading at +235 if you think this League Two encounter will end all square, while Port Vale have betting odds of +155 and Chesterfield are +160 to land a victory of their own.

If you fancy Port Vale to win, then the +112 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Chesterfield and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -149.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest League Two matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+235

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+123

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-370

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-164

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+104

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Port Vale have avoided defeat in their last four matches at Vale Park. The Valiants have finished with five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 0.30.

Chesterfield have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Port Vale won 1-0 when they last played Chesterfield at Vale Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Port Vale Home Stats		4-5-1	0.80	0.50	0.30	0	10	1	9
Chesterfield Away Stats		5-3-2	2.10	1.20	0.90	5	5	6	4

• 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 Chesterfield Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Port Vale vs Chesterfield without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for League Two along with up-to-date injury news.

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