Port Vale 0-1 AFC Wimbledon – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Port Vale at 40% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon encounter.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon meet at Vale Park in League One, Regular Season - 29. This fixture gets under way on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Current Form
Port Vale's overall League One record this term: 2W 1D 7L from 10 games (0.70 PPG). Last five: L W L L W. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Port Vale, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Port Vale's home record at Vale Park: 2W 2D 6L from 10 League One appearances (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
AFC Wimbledon have collected 0.60 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 1W 3D 6L. Last five: W L L D L. Their scoring rate of 0.50 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for AFC Wimbledon, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, AFC Wimbledon have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.40 exceeds their overall 0.60 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.70 for Port Vale, 0.60 for AFC Wimbledon — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Port Vale, 0 for AFC Wimbledon and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 3 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 11 Oct 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Port Vale half-time and goal-timing data (72 games, 35 at home): they score before half-time in 51% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
AFC Wimbledon half-time and goal-timing data (72 games, 35 at away): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 49% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Port Vale 42% versus AFC Wimbledon 36%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Port Vale 43% | AFC Wimbledon 36%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Port Vale 1.49 xG and AFC Wimbledon 1.38 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Port Vale attack 0.847 / defence 1.273 | AFC Wimbledon attack 0.994 / defence 1.296. League average goals — home 1.361 / away 1.094. AFC Wimbledon bring a strong defensive rating of 1.296 — this is suppressing Port Vale's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 26 Port Vale games / 27 AFC Wimbledon games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Port Vale 40% | Draw 25% | AFC Wimbledon 35%. Fair-value odds: Port Vale 2.50 | Draw 4.00 | AFC Wimbledon 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 2.88. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.88 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Port Vale are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Port Vale if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.88 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 58% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Port Vale 40% | AFC Wimbledon 60%.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Vale Park • Kick-off: Tuesday 3 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Port Vale 40% | Draw 25% | AFC Wimbledon 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 58% | xG Port Vale 1.49 / AFC Wimbledon 1.38 • Poisson strength factors: Port Vale attack 0.847 / def 1.273 | AFC Wimbledon attack 0.994 / def 1.296 | league avg home 1.361 / away 1.094 • Poisson stance: Port Vale (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.49
Port Vale xG
Expected Goals
1.38
AFC Wimbledon xG
58%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon kick off?
Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon kicked off at 19:00 on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at Vale Park.
What was the final score in Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Port Vale 0 - 1 AFC Wimbledon.
Where is Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon being played?
The match is being played at Vale Park.
What competition is Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon part of?
Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our statistical model gives Port Vale a 40% chance of winning, AFC Wimbledon a 35% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Port Vale the favourite.
Will both teams score in Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon will score (BTTS).
Will Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon?
Record (3 meetings): Port Vale 2W | Draws 1 | AFC Wimbledon 0W.
What form are Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon in?
Port Vale (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-W-L-L-W. AFC Wimbledon (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Port Vale's attacking strength (0.85x league average) is weighed against AFC Wimbledon's defensive record (1.30x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.49. Flip it around — AFC Wimbledon's attack (0.99x) against Port Vale's defence (1.27x) — and the away total comes out at 1.38.
These ratings are built from 26/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.1%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.7%), 1-2 (8.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Port Vale Win
40%
2.50
25%
4.02
35%
2.85
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.7%
Home win
1 – 0
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.49
Port Vale xG
Total xG
2.88
1.38
AFC Wimbledon xG
2.50
40%
Home win
4.02
25%
Draw
2.85
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.72
42%
BTTS No
2.39
Clean Sheet
25%
3.99
22%
4.45
Win to Nil
10%
9.95
8%
12.69
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.4 | 11.6 | 8.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 8.7 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.1%.
How many goals are Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon expected to score?
The model projects 1.49 expected goals for Port Vale and 1.38 for AFC Wimbledon, a combined total of 2.88.
How confident is the prediction model for Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Port Vale come into this having played 72 games, going 27W 20D 25L for 1.40 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-L-W. The sample for Port Vale is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, AFC Wimbledon sit at 1.46 PPG from 72 outings (29W 18D 25L), a run that reads W-L-L-D-L across their last five. The sample for AFC Wimbledon is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.40 PPG for Port Vale against 1.46 for AFC Wimbledon. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Port Vale's home form reads 14W 10D 11L across 35 games on their own ground, a 1.49 PPG return.
Away from home, AFC Wimbledon have taken 1.29 points per game from 35 outings (12W 9D 14L).
Attack vs Defence
Port Vale are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game recently; AFC Wimbledon are on 1.12 scored and 0.93 conceded.
Defensively: AFC Wimbledon in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 72 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Port Vale
Blended
AFC Wimbledon
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon in coming into this match?
Port Vale have gone 27W 20D 25L in their last 72 games (1.40 PPG), while AFC Wimbledon have gone 29W 18D 25L in their last 72 (1.46 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Port Vale at home or AFC Wimbledon away?
Port Vale's home record (1.49 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Port Vale at home: 1.49 PPG; AFC Wimbledon away: 1.29 PPG.
Have Port Vale or AFC Wimbledon been keeping clean sheets recently?
Port Vale have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, AFC Wimbledon in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2024 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League Two, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 3 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Port Vale have gone 1W 0D 1L from 2 meetings on their own ground against AFC Wimbledon — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Port Vale
1
Draws
1
AFC Wimbledon
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon?
From 4 meetings on record, Port Vale have won 2, AFC Wimbledon have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon last play each other?
They last met on 3 February 2026, when Port Vale 0-1 AFC Wimbledon.
Who has won more matches between Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon?
Port Vale have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Port Vale see a goal before the break in 51% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
AFC Wimbledon see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Port Vale 43%, AFC Wimbledon 49% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Port Vale) and 43% (AFC Wimbledon).
On the defensive side: Port Vale keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches; Port Vale have failed to score in 40% of games; AFC Wimbledon in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Port Vale home games / AFC Wimbledon away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Port Vale play AFC Wimbledon?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 43% of Port Vale's recent matches and 49% of AFC Wimbledon's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Port Vale's recent games and 43% of AFC Wimbledon's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Shock result as AFC Wimbledon defy the odds to beat Port Vale 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
AFC Wimbledon beat Port Vale 0-1 at Vale Park, Regular Season - 29, in the League One. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Port Vale 1.49 xG and AFC Wimbledon 1.38 xG, a combined 2.88. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Port Vale fell 1.5 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Port Vale attack 0.85 / defence 1.27 against AFC Wimbledon attack 0.99 / defence 1.30, drawn from 26/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Port Vale 40% | Draw 25% | AFC Wimbledon 35%, with Port Vale to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual AFC Wimbledon win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 78% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Port Vale 43%, AFC Wimbledon 36%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 39%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Port Vale's trading profile (72 games, 35 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
AFC Wimbledon's trading profile (72 games, 35 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 36% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Port Vale 1.40 PPG, AFC Wimbledon 1.46 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the AFC Wimbledon win broke the near-deadlock. Port Vale (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.29 scoring average — below par going forward. AFC Wimbledon (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.23 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.