Prediction for match Port Vale — Fleetwood Town, 09.01.2026

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

On January 9th, an FA Cup match will take place between Port Vale and Fleetwood Town. According to the 1X2 odds, Port Vale is the favorite with odds of 1.64, a draw is offered at 3.88, and a victory for Fleetwood Town is at 5.07. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Port Vale win - 57.27%, draw - 24.21%, Fleetwood Town win - 18.52%. This setup reflects the advantage of Port Vale based on bookmakers' expectations and recent statistics. Additionally, the line for over 2.25 goals is set at 1.54, making this option attractive for betting.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Port Vale played as follows: January 1st - Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool, December 29th - Bradford City 1-0 Port Vale, December 26th - Huddersfield Town 5-0 Port Vale. Fleetwood Town's recent results are: January 1st - Fleetwood Town 0-1 Grimsby Town, December 29th - Salford City 0-0 Fleetwood Town, December 26th - Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Fleetwood Town. In their head-to-head match on November 11, 2025, the teams drew 3-3. In additional metrics, Port Vale's five-match average shows 44.4% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. Fleetwood Town has 51% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. These figures indicate that Fleetwood Town controls the ball more often, while Port Vale plays more aggressively and commits more offsides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Port Vale's five-match average total goals in a match is 3.4, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2. Fleetwood Town's average total is 1.4, with 0.8 scored and 0.6 conceded. For over 2.5 goals, Port Vale has 3 out of 5 matches over, while Fleetwood Town has only 1 out of 5. By halves, Port Vale has 2 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in the second. Fleetwood Town has 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in each half. Port Vale most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (31%), while Fleetwood Town scores late, from the 76th to the 90th minute (50%). For goals conceded, Port Vale's distribution by 15-minute segments is: 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes - 25% each. Fleetwood Town most often concedes between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%). In summary, Port Vale tends to have high-scoring matches, while Fleetwood Town plays more conservatively, but recent head-to-head encounters between these teams have often been high-scoring. The prediction for over 2.25 goals seems logical, considering Port Vale's attacking profile and their defensive inconsistency.

Corner Total Analysis

Port Vale averages 5 corners per match, Fleetwood Town - 5.8. In a five-match series, Port Vale played 4 out of 5 over 9.5 corners, Fleetwood Town - 3 out of 5 over 9.5. Among available corner totals, there's a line for 9.5: over 9.5 - 1.75, under 9.5 - 1.94. In the corner outcome line, Port Vale is favored with odds of 1.44. Considering both teams' averages and frequent over 9.5 results, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified for this match.