Port Vale vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026
League One Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Reading
Bottom-of-the-table Port Vale clash with Reading at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 February.
There’s every reason to wager on both Port Vale and Reading finding the net, with the BTTS Yes selection attractively priced. You can land -147 that both teams score a goal.
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Port Vale lost away from home in their last game. Stevenage won 2-1 at Lamex Stadium.
Reading drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Select Car Leasing Stadium ended 1-1 against Bolton Wanderers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Reading have beaten Port Vale in their last two clashes, winning by 1-0 and 2-0 scorelines when hosting at Select Car Leasing Stadium. In the past 3 H2H meetings, we have seen two Reading wins and one Port Vale victory.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Reading |
32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 47:42 | 47 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 42 | -19 | 23:42 | 22 |
Port Vale vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Port Vale vs Reading tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Match Prediction
Port Vale and Reading both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -147 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice potential return for this League One encounter.
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Key Port Vale vs Reading league stats:
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +430. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Jack Marriott (Reading) has registered six goals in his past five League One 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 +190.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try both teams to score, a draw on the Full-Time Result along with Jack Marriott (Reading) to find the net at any time.
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Port Vale vs Reading 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.
You can get betting odds of +138 for Reading winning this League One clash and the bookies have Port Vale available at +180. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +235.
If you fancy Reading to win, then the -102 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Port Vale and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -147.
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Those interested in favourite Jack Marriott to find the net first are able to get +400. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +190.
Port Vale haven’t won any of their past three games at Vale Park. The Valiants have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Reading have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Port Vale overcame Reading 1-0 when the sides last met 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 |
4-2-4 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Reading Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.10 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 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 League Stats
Reading League Stats
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Port Vale this season are Ben Waine (2), Jayden Stockley (2), Martin Sherif (2)
- Top Assistors for Port Vale this season are Ruari Paton (3), Jordan Shipley (2), Ben Garrity (1)
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Port Vale vs Reading Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Port Vale vs Reading before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed League One lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Previous Port Vale Lineups
Previous Reading Lineups
Port Vale Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jon Brady
Reading Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 62:31 | 69 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 57:31 | 65 |
| 3 | Bolton | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 43:31 | 57 |
| 4 | Bradford | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 40:33 | 55 |
| 5 | Stockport | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 42:36 | 53 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 53:44 | 49 |
| 7 | Stevenage | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 34:31 | 48 |
| 8 | Reading | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 47:42 | 47 |
| 9 | Luton | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 41:39 | 45 |
| 10 | Wycombe | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 43:35 | 44 |
| 11 | Peterborough | 33 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 46:45 | 44 |
| 12 | Plymouth | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 44:47 | 43 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 49:50 | 41 |
| 14 | Exeter | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 34:31 | 40 |
| 15 | Mansfield | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 37:33 | 39 |
| 16 | Wimbledon | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 36:45 | 39 |
| 17 | Blackpool | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 38:48 | 36 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 34:50 | 36 |
| 19 | Burton | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 34:45 | 35 |
| 20 | Wigan | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 32:42 | 34 |
| 21 | Northampton | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 29:43 | 34 |
| 22 | Leyton Orient | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 41:52 | 33 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 31:44 | 31 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 23:42 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42:18 | 43 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 36:15 | 40 |
| 3 | Bradford | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 25:12 | 38 |
| 4 | Bolton | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 29:11 | 37 |
| 5 | Huddersfield | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 31:15 | 32 |
| 6 | Luton | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 24:14 | 31 |
| 7 | Wycombe | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 30:15 | 30 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 17:8 | 30 |
| 9 | Reading | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 24:19 | 30 |
| 10 | Stockport | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 22:19 | 28 |
| 11 | Barnsley | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 32:24 | 27 |
| 12 | Exeter | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 21:13 | 25 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 25:25 | 25 |
| 14 | Peterborough | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 27:19 | 23 |
| 15 | Leyton Orient | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 24:20 | 23 |
| 16 | Mansfield | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22:14 | 22 |
| 17 | Doncaster | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 22 |
| 18 | Northampton | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 17:15 | 21 |
| 19 | Wigan | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14:12 | 21 |
| 20 | Burton | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 18:22 | 21 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18:22 | 20 |
| 22 | Wimbledon | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:24 | 18 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13:19 | 10 |
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