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Port Vale vs Rochdale Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
Oct 3112:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Port Vale 1-0 Rochdale
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Over 2.5 goalsNo (43%)
Port Vale host Rochdale at Vale Park in League Two on 31 October, with the hosts seeking to build on recent home form. Vale sit 23rd with 12 points from 11 games, while Rochdale occupy 17th with 15 points from 13 matches. The visitors arrive in better league position but both sides remain in the lower half of the division.
Team form
Port Vale
Port Vale have won their last two home matches, beating Chesterfield 1-0 and Grimsby 1-0 in October. Those victories follow a difficult spell that included a 0-2 loss at Walsall in September. Over their last five games, Vale have scored 3 and conceded 3, averaging 0.6 goals in each direction. The home record shows they can be difficult to break down when organised, though their overall season average of 1.09 goals conceded per game suggests defensive vulnerability remains a concern.
Rochdale
Rochdale have been more prolific recently, scoring 8 goals across their last five matches while conceding 5. They won 2-1 at Fleetwood Town and 2-0 at home to Oldham, though a 0-0 draw at Walsall and a 1-4 loss to Gillingham highlight inconsistency. Their season average of 1.69 goals conceded per game indicates they leak chances, but their attacking output of 1.15 per game gives them a platform to compete.
Head-to-head
The historical record favours Port Vale decisively. In their last five meetings, Vale won three times—including 4-1 and 1-0 victories at home—with one Rochdale away win and one draw. All three of Vale's victories came at Vale Park, suggesting the hosts have a psychological edge on their own ground.
Key factors
Vale's recent home form is their strongest asset, with back-to-back clean sheets. However, they remain among the division's lowest scorers and will need to be clinical. Rochdale's greater attacking threat—evidenced by their 1.15 goals per game average—could trouble a Vale defence that concedes regularly. The visitors' inconsistency away from home is a weakness Vale can exploit. Possession and territory will likely favour Rochdale, but Vale's compact 3-5-2 shape offers defensive solidity. The outcome may hinge on whether Vale can capitalise on limited chances while Rochdale struggle to convert their dominance into goals.
Prediction
Vale hold a slight favourite status at home, supported by recent victories and the historical head-to-head record. Rochdale's superior league position and attacking average suggest they will create opportunities, but their defensive frailties and poor away record count against them. The expected goal balance favours Vale, and their organised defensive structure should contain Rochdale's threat. A low-scoring affair is likely given both teams' recent patterns.
Port Vale are marginally more likely to take the points in a match that looks set to be tight and competitive. Back the home win with confidence in their recent form and home advantage, though a low-scoring scoreline appears probable.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 3 |  Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 |  York | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 8 |  Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 14 |  Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 15 |  Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 16 |  Newport County | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
| 17 |  Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 19 |  Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 21 |  Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
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