Leyton Orient vs Port Vale: match statistics
Leyton Orient display significantly better form in home matches, where they achieve a 43% win rate and maintain a positive goal difference (+7). The hosts score an average of 1.64 goals per game at home, backed by a solid possession rate (51%) and shot accuracy (15%). Port Vale are at the bottom of the table and have a disastrous away record - just a 15% win rate, 62% defeats, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors fail to score in 62% of their away matches, averaging only 0.62 goals per game. Despite the hosts' weaker recent form (1 win in 5 matches), the home advantage and Port Vale's calamitous away performances point to a victory for Leyton Orient. The disparity in quality between the two sides, particularly in the context of a home fixture for the hosts, should be decisive in securing three points for Leyton Orient.
Leyton Orient vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Leyton Orient played Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Leyton Orient: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Port Vale: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leyton Orient scores 1.43 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Port Vale scores 0.76 and concedes 1.48. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leyton Orient 61%, Port Vale 32%. Over 2.5: Leyton Orient 64%, Port Vale 44%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Port Vale has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.31. Leyton Orient: 11.7 shots per match, Port Vale: 12.1.
Match halves
Leyton Orient: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.79. Port Vale: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Leyton Orient: 61-75 (9 goals). Port Vale: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Leyton Orient display significantly better form in home matches, where they achieve a 43% win rate and maintain a positive goal difference (+7). The hosts score an average of 1.64 goals per game at home, backed by a solid possession rate (51%) and shot accuracy (15%). Port Vale are at the bottom of the table and have a disastrous away record - just a 15% win rate, 62% defeats, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors fail to score in 62% of their away matches, averaging only 0.62 goals per game. Despite the hosts' weaker recent form (1 win in 5 matches), the home advantage and Port Vale's calamitous away performances point to a victory for Leyton Orient. The disparity in quality between the two sides, particularly in the context of a home fixture for the hosts, should be decisive in securing three points for Leyton Orient.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Leyton Orient | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Leyton Orient is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Leyton Orient · 0.6 pts / match - 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.
Leyton Orient is 88% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Leyton Orient · 0.76 goals / match - Port Vale
Port Vale is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - Leyton Orient · 1.48 goals / match - Port Vale
Leyton Orient scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Port Vale scores in 40% of matches (10 of 25 matches), while Leyton Orient keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leyton Orient
Over / Under - Port Vale
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Leyton Orient is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Leyton Orient · 0.84 pts / match - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leyton Orient - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 16%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leyton Orient
Port Vale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Leyton Orient | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.14 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 81% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Leyton Orient 1 - 0 - 0 Port Vale. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Leyton Orient vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Leyton Orient 0:1 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 Leyton Orient vs Port Vale?
Leyton Orient score 1.43 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.76. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Leyton Orient's matches and 32% of Port Vale's.
What form are Leyton Orient and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Leyton Orient have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Port Vale 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leyton Orient vs Port Vale?
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.