Port Vale vs Peterborough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Peterborough

Bottom-of-the-table Port Vale welcome Peterborough to Vale Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.

We’re expecting a low goal tally when Port Vale and Peterborough go up against each other. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -133 looks attractive.

Port Vale drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

Peterborough United have won their previous two League One matches. The latest was a 2-1 home victory at Weston Homes Stadium against Northampton Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Peterborough and Port Vale saw the former win at home. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Weston Homes Stadium. Peterborough have won all of the past 4 H2H meetings.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Peterborough	38	15	5	18	57	52	5	57:52	50
24	Port Vale	38	7	10	21	29	54	-25	29:54	31

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Confirmed Lineups

Port Vale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Amos (GK), Mitchell Clark, Ben Heneghan, Connor Hall, Jaheim Headley, Rhys Walters, Ryan Croasdale, George Hall, Ruari Paton, Ben Waine, Devante Cole.

Peterborough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass (GK), James Dornelly, Tom Lees, David Okagbue, Jacob Mendy, Archie Collins, Ben Woods, Matthew Garbett, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Harry Leonard.

Port Vale vs Peterborough Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Port Vale vs Peterborough with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring League One clash, then you can get odds of -133 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of League One data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Port Vale vs Peterborough league stats:

• 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 19 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Port Vale games at home.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this 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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 1 - 1 Peterborough

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +430 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harry Leonard to Score +260

Harry Leonard (Peterborough) has found the net in three consecutive League One matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +260 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Harry Leonard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+525

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Port Vale vs Peterborough 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 bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Port Vale are +132 to come out on top, while Peterborough United are +188. The draw is available at +235 if you expect the clash to finish level.

If you think that Port Vale are able to beat Peterborough, then the -105 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -154.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the League One matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+132

X

+235

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+125

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-370

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+108

Devante Cole is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +145.

Devante Cole (Port Vale)

First

+145

Anytime

+380

Ruari Paton (Port Vale)

First

+188

Anytime

+450

Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough)

First

+215

Anytime

+510

Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Harry Leonard (Peterborough)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Dajaune Brown (Port Vale)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Ronan Curtis (Port Vale)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

George Hall (Port Vale)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Liam Spencer Gordon (Port Vale)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Klajdi Lolos (Peterborough)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Funso Ojo (Port Vale)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Ryan De Havilland (Peterborough)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Jordan Shipley (Port Vale)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Cian Hayes (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Sam Hughes (Peterborough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

George Byers (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Kyle John (Port Vale)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Mitch Clark (Port Vale)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Rio Adebisi (Peterborough)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Marvin Johnson (Port Vale)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Rhys Walters (Port Vale)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tom Lees (Peterborough)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Archie Collins (Peterborough)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Connor Hall (Port Vale)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Ben Heneghan (Port Vale)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (Port Vale)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Peter Kioso (Peterborough)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jesse Debrah (Port Vale)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Port Vale have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Peterborough have recorded seven defeats and three victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The past meeting at Vale Park saw Peterborough defeat Port Vale 1-0.

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
Peterborough Away Stats		3-0-7	2.70	1.00	1.70	7	3	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 Peterborough Lineups & Team News

Check the Port Vale vs Peterborough team news before you place your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and all current injury news.

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