Port Vale 0-2 Bradford – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Port Vale at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Port Vale vs Bradford fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Port Vale and Bradford meet at Vale Park in League One, Regular Season - 19. This fixture gets under way on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 19:45 UTC.
Current Form
Port Vale's overall League One record this term: 3W 3D 4L from 10 games (1.20 PPG). Last five: D L D W D. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Port Vale's home record at Vale Park: 1W 4D 5L from 10 League One appearances (0.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 0.70 lags behind their overall 1.20 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Vale Park this season.
Bradford (all games): 5W 0D 5L across 10 League One outings this term — 1.50 points per game. Last five: W L W L W. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
On the road, Bradford have gone 2W 1D 7L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.20 vs 1.50 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 5 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Port Vale, 2 for Bradford and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 29 Dec 2025, ended 0–1 with Bradford winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Port Vale half-time and goal-timing data (78 games, 39 at home): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
Bradford half-time and goal-timing data (78 games, 39 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 51% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Port Vale 44% versus Bradford 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Port Vale 42% | Bradford 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Port Vale 1.29 xG and Bradford 1.05 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 0.756 / defence 1.188 | Bradford attack 0.767 / defence 1.219. League average goals — home 1.399 / away 1.156. Port Vale's attack strength of 0.756 is below the league average — the 1.29 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Bradford bring a strong defensive rating of 1.219 — this is suppressing Port Vale's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 32 Port Vale games / 35 Bradford games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Port Vale 42% | Draw 28% | Bradford 30%. Fair-value odds: Port Vale 2.38 | Draw 3.57 | Bradford 3.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.34. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.34 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Port Vale at 42% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Port Vale if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.34 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 42% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 47% on No. Form rates are neutral: Port Vale 50% | Bradford 50%.
The outsider holds a 30% 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 Bradford | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: Vale Park • Kick-off: Wednesday 11 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Port Vale 42% | Draw 28% | Bradford 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 47% | xG Port Vale 1.29 / Bradford 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Port Vale attack 0.756 / def 1.188 | Bradford attack 0.767 / def 1.219 | league avg home 1.399 / away 1.156 • Poisson stance: Port Vale (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.29
Port Vale xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Bradford xG
47%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
21%
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 Bradford kick off?
Port Vale vs Bradford kicked off at 19:45 on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at Vale Park.
What was the final score in Port Vale vs Bradford?
Port Vale 0 - 2 Bradford.
Where is Port Vale vs Bradford being played?
The match is being played at Vale Park.
What competition is Port Vale vs Bradford part of?
Port Vale vs Bradford is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Port Vale vs Bradford?
Our statistical model gives Port Vale a 42% chance of winning, Bradford a 30% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Port Vale the favourite.
Will both teams score in Port Vale vs Bradford?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Port Vale and Bradford will score (BTTS).
Will Port Vale vs Bradford have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Bradford?
Record (5 meetings): Port Vale 2W | Draws 1 | Bradford 2W.
What form are Port Vale and Bradford in?
Port Vale (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-D-W-D. Bradford (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Port Vale's attacking strength (0.76x league average) is weighed against Bradford's defensive record (1.22x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.29. Flip it around — Bradford's attack (0.77x) against Port Vale's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.05.
These ratings are built from 32/35 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 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.3%), 1-0 (10.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Port Vale Win
42%
2.39
28%
3.60
30%
3.30
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
0 – 1
10.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.29
Port Vale xG
Total xG
2.34
1.05
Bradford xG
2.39
42%
Home win
3.60
28%
Draw
3.30
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.12
53%
BTTS No
1.89
Clean Sheet
35%
2.87
28%
3.63
Win to Nil
15%
6.85
8%
11.98
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 13.0 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 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 Bradford?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Port Vale and Bradford expected to score?
The model projects 1.29 expected goals for Port Vale and 1.05 for Bradford, a combined total of 2.34.
How confident is the prediction model for Port Vale vs Bradford?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Port Vale come into this having played 78 games, going 28W 23D 27L for 1.37 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-D-W-D.
On the other side, Bradford sit at 1.69 PPG from 78 outings (38W 18D 22L), a run that reads W-L-W-L-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.37 PPG for Port Vale against 1.69 for Bradford. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Port Vale's home form reads 14W 13D 12L across 39 games on their own ground, a 1.41 PPG return.
Away from home, Bradford have taken 0.95 points per game from 39 outings (8W 13D 18L). That's a step down from their 1.69 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Bradford's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Port Vale come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Port Vale are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game recently; Bradford are on 1.33 scored and 1.05 conceded.
Last 78 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Port Vale
Current Season
Bradford
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Port Vale and Bradford in coming into this match?
Port Vale have gone 28W 23D 27L in their last 78 games (1.37 PPG), while Bradford have gone 38W 18D 22L in their last 78 (1.69 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Port Vale at home or Bradford away?
Port Vale's home record (1.41 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Port Vale at home: 1.41 PPG; Bradford away: 0.95 PPG.
Have Port Vale or Bradford been keeping clean sheets recently?
Port Vale have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Bradford in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League Two, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 11 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Bradford have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Port Vale have gone 1W 1D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Bradford — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Port Vale
1
Draws
3
Bradford
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Bradford?
From 6 meetings on record, Port Vale have won 2, Bradford have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Port Vale and Bradford last play each other?
They last met on 11 March 2026, when Port Vale 0-2 Bradford.
Who has won more matches between Port Vale and Bradford?
Bradford have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Port Vale see a goal before the break in 54% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Bradford are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Port Vale 46%, Bradford 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Port Vale) and 51% (Bradford).
On the defensive side: Port Vale keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Port Vale have failed to score in 38% of games; Bradford in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Port Vale home games / Bradford 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 Bradford?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Port Vale's recent matches and 59% of Bradford's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Port Vale vs Bradford usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Port Vale's recent games and 51% of Bradford's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Port Vale and Bradford tend to score early?
Port Vale have had a goal before half-time in 54% of their recent matches, Bradford in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Bradford cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Port Vale.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Bradford beat Port Vale 0-2 at Vale Park, Regular Season - 19, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Port Vale 1.29 xG and Bradford 1.05 xG, a combined 2.34. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Port Vale fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Bradford outscored their 1.05 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Port Vale attack 0.76 / defence 1.19 against Bradford attack 0.77 / defence 1.22, drawn from 32/35 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Port Vale 42% | Draw 28% | Bradford 30%, with Port Vale to win its most likely call at 42%. The actual Bradford win had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 68% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Port Vale 42%, Bradford 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Port Vale's trading profile (78 games, 39 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Bradford's trading profile (78 games, 39 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Port Vale 1.37 PPG, Bradford 1.69 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Bradford win broke the near-deadlock. Port Vale (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.26 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Bradford (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.03 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.46 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.