Stockport County FC
Football England - EFL League One Edgeley Park Tue 28 Apr 14:45
Port Vale FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: Stockport vs Port Vale

Play-off hopefuls Stockport welcome relegated Port Vale to Edgeley Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 28 April.

Hatters Look the Value Bet

Stockport should have the upper hand against Port Vale. Taking the -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -108 means we need a two goal winning margin, although half our money will return if the Hatters win by one.

Stockport Beat Vale in Pair’s Previous Clash

Stockport County got the victory in their last game. This was in the form of a 3-1 home scoreline against Peterborough United at Edgeley Park.

Port Vale have been beaten in successive League One games and the latest was on the road at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle claimed a 2-1 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Stockport claim a 3-0 away win over Port Vale at Vale Park.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Stockport logo Stockport 46 22 11 13 71 58 13 71:58 77
22 Port Vale logo Port Vale 46 10 12 24 36 61 -25 36:61 42
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Confirmed Lineups

Stockport confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Corey Addai (GK), Che Gardner, Kyle Wootton, Ethan Pye, Ben Osborn, Odin Bailey, Oliver Norwood, Jack Diamond, Josh Stokes, Malik Mothersille, Adama Sidibeh.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Joe Gauci (GK), Jordan Gabriel, Cameron Humphreys, Tyler Magloire, Grant Ward, Rhys Walters, Ben Garrity, Liam Gordon, George Hall, Martin Sherif, Ben Waine.

Stockport vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Stockport vs Port Vale betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

It makes sense to back Stockport -1.25 at -108. The favourites are capable of winning this League One clash by two goals or more, with the stats suggesting that a comfortable victory is on the cards.

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Key Stockport vs Port Vale league stats:

  • The -1.25 line has been covered by Stockport in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
Stockport -1.25 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Stockport Stockport logo 2 - 0 Port Vale logo Port Vale

A 2-0 win in favor of the Hatters is available at odds of +475. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Louie Barry to Score +143 BetMGM logo

Louie Barry (Stockport) has managed three goals in his past four League One matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +143.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Stockport -1.25 -108
Both Team To Score No -122
Anytime Goalscorer Louie Barry +143

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Stockport vs Port Vale 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.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Stockport

Stockport County have been chalked up as the convincing -270 favourites for this League One encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 73% probability of winning. If you’re interested in wagering Port Vale, you can get +650 for the underdog.

Stockport can be backed at -127 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Port Vale can be chanced at +550 and the draw is +150.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -116 and No at -122.

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Louie Barry Heads First Goalscorer Market

Louie Barry is the First Goalscorer favourite at +280 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +105.

Player Goals
Louie Barry (Stockport)
First
+105
Anytime
+280
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Kyle Wootton (Stockport)
First
+120
Anytime
+310
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Malik Mothersille (Stockport)
First
+150
Anytime
+380
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Adama Sidibeh (Stockport)
First
+190
Anytime
+500
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Stockport Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Stats: League One matches only
Stockport have clocked up eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Port Vale have managed seven losses and three victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Stockport logo Stockport Home Stats 8-1-1 2.90 2.10 0.80 7 3 5 5
Port Vale logo Port Vale Away Stats 3-0-7 2.60 0.90 1.70 6 4 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
Stockport logo Stockport League Stats
Port Vale logo Port Vale League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Stockport vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Stockport vs Port Vale team news. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed League One lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Stockport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Stockport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

34 Corey Addai
48 Che Gardner 19 Kyle Wootton 15 Ethan Pye 23 Ben Osborn
27 Odin Bailey 26 Oliver Norwood
7 Jack Diamond 28 Josh Stokes 11 Malik Mothersille
29 Adama Sidibeh
46 Joe Gauci
6 Jordan Gabriel 25 Cameron Humphreys 35 Tyler Magloire
28 Grant Ward 12 Rhys Walters 8 Ben Garrity 15 Liam Gordon
33 George Hall 21 Martin Sherif 19 Ben Waine

Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Stockport Substitutes

  • 1Ben Hinchliffe
  • 4Lewis Bate
  • 9Tanto Olaofe
  • 14Tayo Edun
  • 20Louie Barry
  • 22Benony Andresson
  • 45Christy Grogan

Port Vale Substitutes

  • 4Ben Heneghan
  • 7George Byers
  • 11Ethon Archer
  • 13Ben Amos
  • 18Ryan Croasdale
  • 23Jack Shorrock
  • 50Onel Hernandez

Previous Stockport Lineups

25 Apr League One
Stockport 3-1 Peterborough
21 Apr League One
Stockport 0-1 Mansfield
18 Apr League One
Exeter 3-3 Stockport
15 Apr League One
Wimbledon 0-2 Stockport
06 Apr League One
Bolton 2-2 Stockport
03 Apr League One
Stockport 3-0 Wycombe

Previous Port Vale Lineups

25 Apr League One
Plymouth 2-1 Port Vale
22 Apr League One
Cardiff 1-0 Port Vale
19 Apr League One
Port Vale 0-0 Wigan
16 Apr League One
Peterborough 1-3 Port Vale
14 Apr League One
Port Vale 0-0 Barnsley
07 Apr League One
Port Vale 1-0 Rotherham
Team Squads

Stockport Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dave Challinor

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ethan Pye 15 D 43 3870 43 0 0 1 9 0
Kyle Wootton 19 F 43 3720 41 2 18 3 4 0
Oliver Norwood 26 M 38 3371 38 0 7 9 10 0
Jack Diamond 7 F 43 3119 35 8 6 7 4 0
Ben Osborn 23 M 35 2755 30 5 1 5 4 0

Port Vale Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jon Brady

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Connor Hall 5 D 37 3152 36 1 1 0 4 0
Cameron Humphreys 25 D 34 2927 32 2 1 0 6 0
Joe Gauci 46 G 31 2790 31 8 0 0 0 0
George Hall 33 M 34 2113 22 12 1 2 2 0
Kyle John 24 M 25 1865 23 5 1 0 4 0
England FlagLeague One Table
League One Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lincoln 46 31 10 5 89:41 103
2 Cardiff 46 27 10 9 90:50 91
3 Stockport 46 22 11 13 71:58 77
4 Bradford 46 22 11 13 58:51 77
5 Bolton 46 19 18 9 70:52 75
6 Stevenage 46 21 12 13 49:46 75
7 Luton 46 21 11 14 68:56 74
8 Plymouth 46 22 7 17 75:63 73
9 Huddersfield 46 18 13 15 74:64 67
10 Mansfield 46 16 17 13 62:50 65
11 Wycombe 46 17 12 17 69:58 63
12 Reading 46 16 15 15 64:60 63
13 Blackpool 46 17 9 20 54:65 60
14 Doncaster 46 17 9 20 50:69 60
15 Barnsley 46 15 14 17 68:73 59
16 Wigan 46 14 14 18 49:58 56
17 Burton 46 13 15 18 50:60 54
18 Peterborough 46 15 8 23 64:68 53
19 Wimbledon 46 15 8 23 51:72 53
20 Leyton Orient 46 14 10 22 59:71 52
21 Exeter 46 12 13 21 52:61 49
22 Port Vale 46 10 12 24 36:61 42
23 Rotherham 46 10 11 25 41:71 41
24 Northampton 46 9 8 29 39:74 35
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lincoln 23 18 4 1 53:20 58
2 Cardiff 23 17 2 4 50:23 53
3 Bradford 23 15 5 3 32:17 50
4 Stevenage 23 14 7 2 27:13 49
5 Bolton 23 13 8 2 46:24 47
6 Luton 23 13 6 4 37:24 45
7 Stockport 23 13 4 6 38:26 43
8 Wycombe 23 13 3 7 45:23 42
9 Huddersfield 23 11 9 3 42:27 42
10 Blackpool 23 12 5 6 35:29 41
11 Wigan 23 11 4 8 24:17 37
12 Reading 23 10 7 6 33:28 37
13 Mansfield 23 9 8 6 38:27 35
14 Plymouth 23 10 4 9 33:33 34
15 Barnsley 23 9 6 8 39:37 33
16 Doncaster 23 9 6 8 27:32 33
17 Burton 23 9 5 9 27:28 32
18 Leyton Orient 23 8 7 8 32:30 31
19 Exeter 23 8 7 8 30:29 31
20 Peterborough 23 8 6 9 39:30 30
21 Wimbledon 23 8 4 11 25:31 28
22 Rotherham 23 6 9 8 24:32 27
23 Northampton 23 6 4 13 23:31 22
24 Port Vale 23 4 9 10 17:25 21

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