Bradford City vs Port Vale: match statistics
Bradford City vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bradford City played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Bradford City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Port Vale has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Bradford City scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.00. Port Vale scores 0.62 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Bradford City's games and 29% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 38%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.38 per game. Bradford City takes 13.4 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Bradford City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bradford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bradford City | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.19 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bradford City is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Bradford City · 0.2 pts / game - Port Vale
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bradford City is 139% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Bradford City · 0.62 goals / game - Port Vale
Bradford City is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Bradford City · 1.38 goals / game - Port Vale
Bradford City scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 38% of games (8 of 21 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bradford City
Over / Under - Port Vale
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bradford City is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Bradford City · 0.9 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bradford City
Port Vale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Bradford City | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.48 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 82% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:0 Port Vale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bradford City vs Port Vale?
Bradford City score 1.48 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.62. The EFL League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Bradford City's matches and 29% of Port Vale's.
What form are Bradford City and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Port Vale 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Port Vale — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.