Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon prediction, odds & betting tips 27/01/2026

League Two action resumes this Tuesday night as Port Vale welcome AFC Wimbledon to Vale Park for a tasty encounter with relegation implications.

Can the hosts earn just their fifth league win of the season, or will the visitors boost their survival hopes? Read our Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other League One predictions here. 

Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon prediction: Opportunity for Dons to boost safety ambitions

Key Stats

• Port Vale boast the worst attack in the competition, scoring just 19 goals from 25 games.
• Port Vale have won four of their last six home games across all competitions.
• Wimbledon have now won away at Port Vale since 2012, losing their last three visits.
• Wimbledon have only picked up one away win from their last five League One appearances on the road.

Correct score prediction: Port Vale 1-2 AFC Wimbledon

Port Vale kicked off 2026 with three straight victories across all competitions – a run of form which the fans had not seen this entire season.

Nevertheless, the hosts were ultimately brought back down to earth following a 3-0 defeat at Mansfield and a 3-1 home loss against Exeter.

Wimbledon, on the other hand, have only picked up one league victory since late-October. A lot of their results have been draws in recent times – including a 1-1 tie with Rotherham last weekend – though the club will need to turn those games into victories if they are to avoid a relegation battle.

Sitting three points above the relegation zone, the Dons are determined for a victory and we are backing them to take all three points against a Port Vale side who are rooted to the bottom of the standings. 

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing hosts

HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%

DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%

AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at those Port Vale vs Wimbledon odds, it is clear that the bookmakers are siding with the home team.

If you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Port Vale

October marked the first meeting of the season between these teams, and it was Port Vale who bagged a late equaliser to seal a 1-1 result away at Wimbledon.

The Valiants have got the advantage when it comes to head-to-head games, winning three of the previous four. What’s more, they have not tasted defeat in this fixture since 2016.

Port Vale preview: Doom and gloom for hosts

Jon Brady’s men are seemingly heading for League One relegation, with the club currently sitting bottom-of-the-table and facing a huge 12-point gap to safety.

Things are looking bleak, but at least Port Vale suffered no additional injuries after their latest defeat over the weekend. 

In terms of ongoing personnel issues, Ben Garrity and Connor Hall have been out for over a month. George Byers came off early against Mansfield, and he remains a doubt. 

Predicted lineup: Amos (GK), John, Heneghan, Humphreys, Clark, Croasdale, Ojo, Shipley, Headley, Brown & Cole

Last five matches

• Port Vale 1-3 Exeter City (League One)
• Mansfield Town 3-0 Port Vale (League One)
• Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Port Vale (EFL Trophy)
• Port Vale 1-0 Fleetwood Town (FA Cup)
• Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool (League One)

AFC Wimbledon preview: Big opportunity for the visitors

With Wimbledon sitting just three points above the drop zone, Tuesday’s match offers the team an opportunity to build on that gap and move a step closer to safety.

Joe Lewis, who picked up a red card against Doncaster Rovers, has served his suspension and could come back into the starting lineup. 

Fans can also expect Marcus Browne to keep his spot up front after grabbing the late equaliser against Rotherham. 

Predicted lineup: Bishop (GK), Ogundere, Lewis, Johnson, Seddon, Reeves, Smith, Tilley, Maycock, Browne & Stevens

Last five matches

• Rotherham United 1-1 AFC Wimbledon (League One)
• AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Doncaster Rovers (League One)
• AFC Wimbledon 4-2 West Ham United U21 (EFL Trophy)
• Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 AFC Wimbledon (League One)
• Leyton Orient 1-3 AFC Wimbledon (League One)

Player to watch: Marcus Browne

With three goals in five competitive games, Marcus Browne is beginning to build some serious form.

The 28-year-old has already scored seven League One goals this season. One more goal will mark his most successful league campaign of his professional career.