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Plymouth vs Port Vale

England England

League One 2025/2026 Home Park
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AI Match Summary

Plymouth play Port Vale in the League One 2025/2026. It looks like a close match. Recently, Plymouth averaged 2.03 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. Port Vale averaged 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. In past meetings, Plymouth won 3, Port Vale won 1, and they drew 1. Their last match on Apr 25, 2026 ended 2:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.81 for Plymouth and 0.81 for Port Vale. This points to a Plymouth double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

51%
Plymouth
20%
Draws
29%
Port Vale
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Plymouth

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

79% / High Confidence
  • Plymouth picked up more points recently compared to Port Vale.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.81 vs 0.81 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 66%
Over 2.5 Goals 52%
Over 3.5 Goals 31%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 49%
Plymouth Clean Sheet 26%
Port Vale Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 59%
Second Half Goal 63%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Plymouth Port Vale
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 18 11
Draws 6 6
Losses 6 13
Goals Scored 2.03 0.9
Goals Conceded 1.2 1.4
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 0.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2026 League One
Plymouth vs Port Vale
2:1
Nov 22, 2025 League One
Port Vale vs Plymouth
0:1
May 7, 2023 League One
Port Vale vs Plymouth
1:3
Dec 2, 2022 League One
Plymouth vs Port Vale
0:2
Apr 25, 2020 League Two
Plymouth vs Port Vale
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Plymouth Compare

Top Goalscorer Pepple A.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Port Vale Compare

Top Goalscorer Hall C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.57
Avg xA / game 0.35

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Plymouth 51 / 100
Port Vale 28 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Plymouth Port Vale

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Plymouth or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +18.8%
2.33
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12.8%
2.17
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Plymouth attacking → ← attacking Port Vale

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Plymouth scored in 97% of their last 30 games.

Port Vale let in goals in 63% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Plymouth went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Port Vale lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

60 Points in last 5 39
2.00 Goals expected (xG) 0.63
1.00 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.63

League Standings

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4Bradford City4622111358:5177
5Bolton461918970:5275
6Stevenage4621121349:4675
7Luton4621111468:5674
8Plymouth462271775:6373
9Huddersfield4618131574:6467
10Mansfield4616171362:5065
11Wycombe4617121769:5863
12Reading4616151564:6063
13Blackpool461792054:6560
14Doncaster461792050:6960
15Barnsley4615141768:7359
16Wigan4614141849:5856
17Burton4613151850:6054
18Peterborough461582364:6853
19AFC Wimbledon461582351:7253
20Leyton Orient4614102259:7152
21Exeter4612132152:6149
22Port Vale4610122436:6142
23Rotherham4610112541:7141
24Northampton46982939:7435