Port Vale vs Peterborough United: match statistics
Port Vale vs Peterborough United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale played against Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Port Vale has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Peterborough United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.68 goals per game and allows 1.21. Peterborough United scores 1.21 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Port Vale's games and 47% of Peterborough United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 63%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.27 per game. Port Vale takes 12.7 shots per game, while Peterborough United takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.42 goals per game after halftime. Peterborough United leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Peterborough United, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% 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
| Port Vale | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.33 |
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.
Peterborough United is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.8 pts / game - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 78% better for: goals scored per game.
0.68 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.21 goals / game - Peterborough United
Port Vale is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.42 goals / game - Peterborough United
Port Vale scores in 42% of games (8 of 19 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Peterborough United scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 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 - Port Vale
Over / Under - Peterborough United
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.
Peterborough United is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.37 pts / game - Peterborough United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 16%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Port Vale
Peterborough United
* 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
| Port Vale | Liga | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.89 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 47% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 42% | 68% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 82% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Port Vale vs Peterborough United?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 0:1 Peterborough United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Port Vale vs Peterborough United?
Port Vale score 0.68 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.21. The EFL League One average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Port Vale's matches and 47% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Port Vale and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Peterborough United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Peterborough United?
The statistical background for Port Vale vs Peterborough United — 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.