Port Vale vs Bradford City

Expert Analysis: Port Vale vs Bradford City

The upcoming match between Port Vale and Bradford City promises to be an intriguing encounter with several betting opportunities worth considering. Both teams have shown a tendency towards low-scoring games, with an average total of 2.70 goals per match. The defensive capabilities are evident, as both teams concede fewer goals than they score, averaging 1.61 and 1.59 respectively. This suggests a cautious approach from both sides, making bets on low-scoring outcomes particularly appealing.

Prediction Insights

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half (80.30%): Given the defensive strategies typically employed by both teams, it is likely that neither team will find the back of the net in the first half.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half (77.00%): Port Vale’s home advantage may not translate into early goals, aligning with their recent trend of cautious starts.
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half (79.60%): The pattern of restrained scoring continues into the second half for Port Vale, reinforcing the likelihood of a goalless outcome for them.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half (72.30%): The probability remains high that neither team will score in the second half, maintaining the low-scoring narrative.
• Under 4.5 Cards (69.90%): Discipline is expected to be maintained throughout the match, with fewer bookings anticipated.
• Under 5.5 Cards (66.30%): A further reduction in bookings is likely, suggesting a relatively clean game.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half (65.00%): Bradford City might struggle to penetrate Port Vale’s defense early on, supporting this prediction.
• Over 1.5 Goals (58.70%): Despite the defensive trends, there is still a reasonable chance for at least two goals to be scored in total.
• Draw In First Half (62.40%): The likelihood of a stalemate in the first half is significant, reflecting both teams’ defensive setups.
• Both Teams To Score (51.10%): While less probable, there remains a fair chance that both teams will manage to score at some point during the match.
• Under 2.5 Goals (57.40%): A low-scoring game is more likely than not, with fewer than three goals expected overall.
• Under 0.5 Goals HT (58.30%): The first half may conclude without any goals, consistent with both teams’ recent performances.
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half (56.60%): Bradford City has a decent chance of breaking the deadlock in the second half, potentially securing a point or more.

Cards and Goals Overview

• Yellow Cards (3.04): The match is expected to see around three yellow cards, indicating moderate discipline levels from both teams.

Average Goals Analysis

• Avg. Total Goals (2.70): Consistent with previous encounters, the game is anticipated to yield an average total of just over two goals.
• Avg. Conceded Goals (1.61): Both teams are expected to concede slightly more than one goal each on average.
• Avg. Goals Scored (1.59): Similarly, each team is likely to score around one and a half goals on average throughout the match.