Port Vale vs Northampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026

Port Vale vs Northampton Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -147

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We don’t think Port Vale and Northampton will combine to score three or more. Therefore, we’ll head to the Total Goals market and wager on Under 2.5 which is available at odds of -147.

This Port Vale vs Northampton betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Port Vale vs Northampton Preview

Port Vale welcome Northampton to Vale Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 26 September.

Port Vale were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Walsall at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Northampton Town have been defeated in back-to-back League Two outings. In a recent home game at Sixfields Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 by Rotherham United.

H2H: 1-0 Vale Win When Teams Last Clashed

Port Vale triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 1-0 League One away win was recorded against Northampton at Sixfields Stadium. The past 9 H2H meetings have featured four Port Vale victories, three draws and two Northampton wins.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
22	Northampton	7	1	3	3	3	6	-3	3:6	6
23	Port Vale	7	1	2	4	3	9	-6	3:9	5

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Main Match Prediction

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -147 when it comes to Under 2.5 Goals. We don’t think this League Two encounter will be a goalfest.

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

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 12 Port Vale games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Port Vale games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Northampton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Northampton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Northampton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 games between these teams.

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.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are a number of similar wagers and Under 1.5 Goals allows you to secure a larger price. However, there’s more risk as you can’t have more than one goal being scored.

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 1 - 1 Northampton

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +430. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Port Vale vs Northampton 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 a 52% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Port Vale are favourites to prosper in this League Two encounter and they’re available at -108 with the bookies. Northampton Town are the outsiders at +290 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Port Vale -0.5 at -118 or alternatively Northampton +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -122.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -119 and No at -122.

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Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+235

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+115

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-370

X2

-130

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-122

Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Port Vale are unbeaten in the last three games at Vale Park. The Valiants have finished with five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 0.40 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Northampton are winless over their previous ten games on their travels. Chris Hogg's side have managed nine losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

It was a 0-0 draw when Port Vale last faced Northampton at Vale Park. The past 4 H2H games at Vale Park have involved three draws and one Port Vale win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Port Vale Home Stats		3-5-2	0.90	0.40	0.50	0	10	1	9
Northampton Away Stats		0-1-9	2.80	0.50	2.30	5	5	5	5

• 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 Northampton Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Port Vale vs Northampton without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two along with the latest injury news.

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