Mansfield Town vs Port Vale: match statistics
Mansfield Town displays significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, whereas Port Vale sits second to bottom in the table with a mere 17% away win rate. The hosts boast an impressive 45% home win rate and a positive +6 goal difference at home, contrasting sharply with the visitors' -10 on the road. Port Vale fails to score in as many as 58% of away matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.67 goals per away game, constitutes a major weakness. Mansfield also dominates xG statistics (1.38 vs 1.23), shot conversion (13% vs 6%), and possesses a better average of shots on target (3.73 vs 2.58). Given Port Vale's poor away form and the hosts' solid disposition, a decisive victory for Mansfield Town is the most probable scenario.
Mansfield Town vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mansfield Town played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Mansfield Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Port Vale has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Mansfield Town scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.22. Port Vale scores 0.78 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Mansfield Town's games and 30% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 39%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.18 per game. Mansfield Town takes 10.7 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Mansfield Town leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mansfield Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Mansfield Town displays significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, whereas Port Vale sits second to bottom in the table with a mere 17% away win rate. The hosts boast an impressive 45% home win rate and a positive +6 goal difference at home, contrasting sharply with the visitors' -10 on the road. Port Vale fails to score in as many as 58% of away matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.67 goals per away game, constitutes a major weakness. Mansfield also dominates xG statistics (1.38 vs 1.23), shot conversion (13% vs 6%), and possesses a better average of shots on target (3.73 vs 2.58). Given Port Vale's poor away form and the hosts' solid disposition, a decisive victory for Mansfield Town is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Mansfield Town | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.24 |
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.
Mansfield Town is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 0.8 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.
Mansfield Town is 73% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 0.78 goals / game - Port Vale
Mansfield Town is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.35 goals / game - Port Vale
Mansfield Town scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 39% of games (9 of 23 meczów), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Mansfield Town
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.
Mansfield Town is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 0.87 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Mansfield Town
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
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 68% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Mansfield Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Port Vale. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 3:0 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 Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
Mansfield Town score 1.35 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.78. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Mansfield Town's matches and 30% of Port Vale's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Port Vale 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Mansfield Town 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.