Port Vale vs Plymouth Argyle: match statistics
Port Vale vs Plymouth Argyle: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale played against Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One (England). The game was played on November 22, 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. Plymouth Argyle has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.69 goals per game and allows 1.19. Plymouth Argyle scores 1.20 and allows 1.87. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Port Vale's games and 47% of Plymouth Argyle's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.27 per game. Port Vale takes 13.3 shots per game, while Plymouth Argyle takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Plymouth Argyle, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% 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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 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.
Port Vale is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Port Vale · 0.2 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Plymouth Argyle is 74% better for: goals scored per game.
0.69 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.2 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Port Vale is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.87 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle
Port Vale scores in 44% of games (7 of 16 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
Plymouth Argyle scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Plymouth Argyle
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.
Port Vale is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Port Vale · 0.87 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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
Port Vale
Plymouth Argyle
* 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 | Plymouth Argyle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.88 | 2.47 | ▲ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 49% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 83% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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 Plymouth Argyle?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 0:1 Plymouth Argyle. 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 Plymouth Argyle?
Port Vale score 0.69 goals per game on average and Plymouth Argyle 1.20. The EFL League One average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Port Vale's matches and 47% of Plymouth Argyle's.
What form are Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Plymouth Argyle 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Plymouth Argyle?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.