25 April 2017 at 18:45

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Full Time
Referee: John Busby

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Walsall3wins
3draws10 meetings
Port Vale4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.7

Average goals per game

10%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Port Vale.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 45.0%Draw 28.6%Away 30.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.303.25
Max2.253.603.41
Market favourite:Walsall · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market44.1%27.2%28.6%
Public market43.3%27.1%29.6%

Walsall vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Port Vale
Result vs. Market: Walsall (45%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WalsallHalf-time:00Port Vale
13Shots13
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
26/12/16Port Vale0–1Walsall2.70/3.29/2.69
25/04/17Walsall0–1Port Vale2.22/3.49/3.32
20/12/15Walsall2–0Port Vale1.75/3.80/5.02
08/05/16Port Vale0–5Walsall4.11/3.66/1.91
09/08/14Port Vale1–1Walsall2.72/3.29/2.73
14/02/15Walsall0–1Port Vale1.93/3.49/4.34
30/11/13Walsall0–2Port Vale1.86/3.55/4.55
05/04/14Port Vale1–0Walsall3.52/3.33/2.20
26/12/07Port Vale1–1Walsall2.62/3.25/2.40
08/09/07Walsall0–0Port Vale2.21/3.24/2.88

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Walsall

W 206D 200L 238
Over 2.546
Goals scored780

Away Record: Port Vale

W 154D 105L 240
Over 2.549
Goals scored543

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Port Vale defeated Walsall 1:0. The match was played in League One 2016.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Walsall have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Port Vale show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Walsall

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Port Vale

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026