Notts County 0-1 Port Vale – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Notts County at 48%, yet other data sources diverge — this Notts County vs Port Vale fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Notts County host Port Vale at Meadow Lane in League Two, Regular Season - 10. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 5 October 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Notts County — All Games: 5W 3D 2L from 10 League Two outings this season, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: W W L D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 0.90 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Notts County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Notts County's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at Meadow Lane this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Port Vale stand at 4W 4D 2L from 10 League Two matches — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W W D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 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. This season is still relatively young for Port Vale, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in League Two this season, Port Vale have posted 3W 3D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.20 PPG. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Notts County at 1.80 PPG versus Port Vale's 1.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
In-Play Profile
Notts County in-play tendencies (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 78% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
Port Vale in-play tendencies (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 56% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); they fail to score in 42% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Notts County 67% versus Port Vale 42%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Notts County 69% | Port Vale 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Notts County 1.90 xG and Port Vale 1.45 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: Notts County attack 1.165 / defence 1.011 | Port Vale attack 1.172 / defence 1.182. League average goals — home 1.380 / away 1.219. Data: 55 Notts County games / 9 Port Vale games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Notts County 48% | Draw 22% | Port Vale 29%. Fair-value odds: Notts County 2.08 | Draw 4.55 | Port Vale 3.45. Notts County hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.35. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.35 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.90 / 1.45) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Notts County are the pick at 48% — moderate model lean. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Notts County offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.35 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 65% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 65%. This conflicts with form data: Notts County 50% | Port Vale 20% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Notts County vs Port Vale | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: Meadow Lane • Kick-off: Saturday 5 Oct 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Notts County 48% | Draw 22% | Port Vale 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 65% | xG Notts County 1.90 / Port Vale 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Notts County attack 1.165 / def 1.011 | Port Vale attack 1.172 / def 1.182 | league avg home 1.380 / away 1.219 • Poisson stance: Notts County (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.90
Notts County xG
Expected Goals
1.45
Port Vale xG
65%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
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 Notts County vs Port Vale kick off?
Notts County vs Port Vale kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 5 October 2024 at Meadow Lane.
What was the final score in Notts County vs Port Vale?
Notts County 0 - 1 Port Vale.
Where is Notts County vs Port Vale being played?
The match is being played at Meadow Lane.
What competition is Notts County vs Port Vale part of?
Notts County vs Port Vale is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Notts County vs Port Vale?
Our statistical model gives Notts County a 48% chance of winning, Port Vale a 29% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Notts County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Notts County vs Port Vale?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Notts County and Port Vale will score (BTTS).
Will Notts County vs Port Vale have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Notts County and Port Vale?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Notts County and Port Vale in?
Notts County (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-L-D-W. Port Vale (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Notts County's attack at 1.17x the league average against Port Vale's defence at 1.18x — combine the two and it projects 1.90 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Port Vale's attack versus Notts County's defence, projects 1.45 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 55/9 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 1-2 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Notts County Win
48%
2.07
22%
4.49
29%
3.40
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.7%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 2
7.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.90
Notts County xG
Total xG
3.35
1.45
Port Vale xG
2.07
48%
Home win
4.49
22%
Draw
3.40
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.54
35%
BTTS No
2.86
Clean Sheet
24%
4.24
15%
6.69
Win to Nil
11%
8.77
4%
22.78
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 6.7 | 9.7 | 7.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Notts County vs Port Vale?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Notts County and Port Vale expected to score?
The model projects 1.90 expected goals for Notts County and 1.45 for Port Vale, a combined total of 3.35.
How confident is the prediction model for Notts County vs Port Vale?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 55 outings, Notts County have picked up 1.44 PPG on a 23W 10D 22L record — W-W-L-D-W across the most recent five. The sample for Notts County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Port Vale's form line: 14W 14D 27L from 55 games, 1.02 PPG, last five W-W-D-W-D. The sample for Port Vale is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Notts County are the form team by 0.42 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Port Vale.
Venue Form
On home soil, Notts County have posted 1.67 PPG from 27 outings (14W 3D 10L).
On the road, Port Vale have gone 6W 8D 13L from 27 away games — 0.96 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Notts County come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Notts County are averaging 1.93 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game recently; Port Vale are on 1.00 scored and 1.56 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Notts County have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 55 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Notts County
Blended
Port Vale
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Notts County and Port Vale in coming into this match?
Notts County have gone 23W 10D 22L in their last 55 games (1.44 PPG), while Port Vale have gone 14W 14D 27L in their last 55 (1.02 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Notts County at home or Port Vale away?
Notts County's home record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Notts County at home: 1.67 PPG; Port Vale away: 0.96 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 13 February 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Notts County
0
Draws
2
Port Vale
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Notts County and Port Vale?
From 2 meetings on record, Notts County have won 0, Port Vale have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Notts County and Port Vale last play each other?
They last met on 13 February 2025, when Port Vale 1-0 Notts County.
Who has won more matches between Notts County and Port Vale?
Port Vale have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Notts County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time.
Port Vale see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Notts County 67%, Port Vale 37% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 78% for Notts County and 48% for Port Vale. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 56% and 22% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Port Vale in 52%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Notts County home games / Port Vale away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Notts County play Port Vale?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 67% of Notts County's recent matches and 37% of Port Vale's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Notts County vs Port Vale usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 78% of Notts County's matches and 48% of Port Vale's.
Do Notts County and Port Vale tend to score early?
Notts County have had a goal before half-time in 89% of their recent matches, Port Vale in 56% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Port Vale defy the odds to beat Notts County 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Port Vale beat Notts County 0-1 at Meadow Lane, Regular Season - 10, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Notts County 1.90 xG and Port Vale 1.45 xG, a combined 3.35. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Notts County fell 1.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Notts County attack 1.17 / defence 1.01 against Port Vale attack 1.17 / defence 1.18, drawn from 55/9 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Notts County 48% | Draw 22% | Port Vale 29%, with Notts County to win its most likely call at 48%. The actual Port Vale win had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 65%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 85% and missed. Over 3.5 was 43% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 65% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Notts County 69%, Port Vale 47%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Notts County's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did not.
Port Vale's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Notts County arrived the stronger side — 1.44 PPG against 1.02. Form was overturned, with Port Vale winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Notts County (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.19 scoring average — below par going forward. Port Vale (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.74 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.