Port Vale will welcome Fleetwood Town to Vale Park for their EFL Trophy clash on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
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Port Vale vs Fleetwood predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in four of the last five encounters between these sides.
- Six of Port Vale’s last seven meetings with Fleetwood Town produced goals at both ends.
- Port Vale have conceded first in five consecutive matches.
Correct score prediction: Port Vale 2-1 Fleetwood
It is important to note that these teams will advance to the knockout stage of the EFL Trophy, regardless of the outcome of this match.
That said, Port Vale are a League One side, while Fleetwood Town ply their trade in League two. The visitors also have a poor track record at Vale Park, having lost five of their last six trips to this stadium.
On that note, we are leaning toward Port Vale for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Port Vale are clear favourites
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Port Vale are coming off a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bolton Wanderers. They have been going through a rough patch, losing three of their last four matches across all competitions.
On the other hand, Fleetwood have fared better than their hosts in recent weeks. Although they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Crawley Town last weekend, Pete Wild’s troops have won four of their last six games in all competitions.
As things stand, Port Vale and Fleetwood Town are first and second in the EFL Trophy's Northern Group G.
Despite their recent struggles, Port Vale are the expected winners at 4/6 (1.67). Teams with these odds usually have a 60% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Port Vale have conceded first in five consecutive games. On that note, Fleetwood to score first has an appealing look at 17/10 (2.70). That one has a 37% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Port Vale have bragging rights
Port Vale have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these sides, losing only once in their last seven encounters with Fleetwood Town (W3, D3)
They have also not lost a home game against Fleetwood since May 2015 (W5, D2).
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Port Vale preview: A clean bill of health
There are no fresh injury concerns for coach Darren Moore, who is expected to name a strong side for this clash while sticking to his usual back three of Jesse Debrah, Cameron Humphreys, and Connor Hall.
Predicted lineup: Gauci (GK), G. Hall, Debrah, Humphreys, C. Hall, Johnson, Walters, Byers, Paton, Faal & Cole.
Last five matches
- Bolton 4-0 Port Vale
- Port Vale 5-0 Maldon & Tiptree
- Port Vale 0-3 Stockport County
- Wigan 1-0 Port Vale
- Wimbledon 1-1 Port Vale
Fleetwood preview: Looking to return to winning ways
As for Fleetwood, Kayden Hughes and Will Davies are expected to be out of this clash due to injuries, while Zech Medley faces suspension after being sent off for two bookable offences against Crawley Town on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Lynch (GK), Mullarkey, Bolton, Holgate, Neal, McCann, Bonds, Virtue-Thick, Ennis, Graydon & Evans.
Last five matches
- Crawley 2-1 Fleetwood
- Fleetwood 2-1 Barnet
- Fleetwood 2-1 Accrington
- Chesterfield 1-1 Fleetwood
- Fleetwood 3-2 Harrogate
Player to watch: Ronan Curtis
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Port Vale have scored six goals in two EFL Trophy matches this season and Ronan Curtis was directly involved in four of them. The former AFC Wimbledon forward will be called upon to provide the goals on Tuesday night.