Port Vale vs Bradford City: match statistics
Bradford City shows a significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to Port Vale (24th place). The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 6 goals, while the hosts suffer from poor home form with only a 13% home win rate this season. Port Vale loses half of their home games and holds a negative goal difference (-6), indicating serious defensive and offensive issues. Despite a weaker away form (24% win rate), Bradford City boasts better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 7% for the hosts) and a higher average xG. Additionally, the visitors are less likely to fail to score on the road (29% FTS vs 50% for the hosts), giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all statistics, Bradford City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Port Vale has shown form improvement in their last 5 overall matches, which might make the game tightly contested.
Port Vale vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Port Vale played Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 11 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Port Vale: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Bradford City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Port Vale scores 0.81 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Bradford City scores 1.29 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Port Vale 38%, Bradford City 57%. Over 2.5: Port Vale 41%, Bradford City 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Bradford City has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.30. Port Vale: 11.6 shots per match, Bradford City: 12.6.
Match halves
Port Vale: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.47. Bradford City: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Port Vale: 46-60 (6 goals). Bradford City: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Bradford City shows a significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to Port Vale (24th place). The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 6 goals, while the hosts suffer from poor home form with only a 13% home win rate this season. Port Vale loses half of their home games and holds a negative goal difference (-6), indicating serious defensive and offensive issues. Despite a weaker away form (24% win rate), Bradford City boasts better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 7% for the hosts) and a higher average xG. Additionally, the visitors are less likely to fail to score on the road (29% FTS vs 50% for the hosts), giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all statistics, Bradford City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Port Vale has shown form improvement in their last 5 overall matches, which might make the game tightly contested.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Port Vale | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bradford City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Port Vale · 1.8 pts / match - Bradford City
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 59% better for: goals scored per match.
0.81 goals / match - Port Vale · 1.29 goals / match - Bradford City
Bradford City is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Port Vale · 1.11 goals / match - Bradford City
Port Vale scores in 50% of matches (16 of 32 matches), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (12 of 35 matches).
Bradford City scores in 83% of matches (29 of 35 matches), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 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 - Port Vale
Over / Under - Bradford City
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.
Bradford City is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Port Vale · 1.29 pts / match - Bradford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 51%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Port Vale
Bradford City
* 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
| Port Vale | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.19 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 70% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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: Port Vale 0 - 0 - 1 Bradford City. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Port Vale vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 0:2 Bradford City. 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 Bradford City?
Port Vale score 0.81 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.29. The EFL League One average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Port Vale's matches and 57% of Bradford City's.
What form are Port Vale and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Bradford City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Bradford City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Port Vale vs Bradford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.