Port Vale vs Barnsley Predictions

Port Vale vs Barnsley is scheduled for kick off on 14 April, at 18:45. The game is set to take place at Vale Park, with Oliver Mackey officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Port Vale currently holding the 22nd position in the table 17 points behind Barnsley. Port Vale have won 1 English Football League - League One match against Barnsley out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Lincoln, Port Vale is determined to redeem themselves. Port Vale have won 4 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Vale Park. Barnsley's away record stands at 6 victories from 23 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Stockport, Barnsley is determined to bounce back with a win against Port Vale.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Port Vale have scored over 1.5 goals in 54% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 36 goals and 143 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Barnsley have scored 68 goals with 179 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 83% of matches but conceded in 91% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Port Vale scored 2 goals while Barnsley scored 0 goals. Their last match on 14 April 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw.