25 February 2023 at 15:00

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Full Time
Referee: W. Finnie

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

Bolton dominates

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

Bolton6wins
1draws8 meetings
Port Vale1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.1

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 60.9%Draw 26.2%Away 18.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.623.605.25
Max1.664.005.74
Over 2.5: 49.5%Under 2.5: 54.6%
Market favourite:Bolton · Moderate 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 market58.1%25.1%16.8%
Public market58.4%23.6%18.0%
Δ0.2%1.4%1.2%

Bolton vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bolton
Result vs. Market: Bolton (61%)

Result matched 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.

BoltonHalf-time:21Port Vale
5Shots12
2Shots on target5

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
21/03/26Port Vale1–0Bolton5.25/4.10/1.51
08/11/25Bolton4–0Port Vale1.66/3.75/4.75
20/04/24Bolton2–0Port Vale1.40/4.57/8.00
30/09/23Port Vale0–1Bolton3.01/3.48/2.29
25/02/23Bolton2–1Port Vale1.64/3.82/5.41
13/08/22Port Vale0–0Bolton3.23/3.44/2.22
29/10/16Bolton3–1Port Vale1.64/3.83/6.11
22/04/17Port Vale0–2Bolton4.90/3.65/1.79

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: Bolton

W 137D 80L 89
Over 2.546
Goals scored443

Away Record: Port Vale

W 154D 105L 240
Over 2.549
Goals scored543

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Bolton defeated Port Vale 2:1. The match was played in League One 2022.

Recent Form

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

Bolton

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Port Vale

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Bolton vs Port Vale Head to Head Results

Bolton and Port Vale have met 13 times — Bolton won 9, Port Vale won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Bolton leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 35 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (24 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (23%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–6 in 2020.

9

Bolton

1

Drawn

3

Port Vale

Goals: 24Goals: 11

Recent Meetings (13)

21 Mar 2026Port Vale1 – 0Bolton
13 Jan 2026Bolton0 – 1Port Vale
8 Nov 2025Bolton4 – 0Port Vale
3 Aug 2024Port Vale0 – 3Bolton
20 Apr 2024Bolton2 – 0Port Vale
5 Dec 2023Bolton2 – 0Port Vale
30 Sept 2023Port Vale0 – 1Bolton
13 Aug 2022Port Vale0 – 0Bolton
31 Aug 2021Bolton3 – 2Port Vale
13 Mar 2021Port Vale0 – 1Bolton
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026