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Port Vale vs Chesterfield - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Vale Park, Stoke on Trent
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Port Vale host Chesterfield in the League Two. Little to choose between these two on current form. Chesterfield have shipped 1.28 goals a game lately, while Port Vale have conceded 1.32 and scored 0.93. Head-to-head, Port Vale have won 3 to Chesterfield's 1, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 22, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.06 vs 1.63, favoring Chesterfield. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Port Vale
15%
Draws
57%
Chesterfield
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Chesterfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Port Vale haven't matched Chesterfield's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Chesterfield's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Port Vale Clean Sheet 14%
Chesterfield Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Port Vale Chesterfield
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 10 13
Draws 5 7
Losses 13 9
Goals Scored 0.93 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.32 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 22, 2026 EFL Trophy
Chesterfield vs Port Vale
2:1
Jan 25, 2025 League Two
Chesterfield vs Port Vale
1:1
Sep 14, 2024 League Two
Port Vale vs Chesterfield
1:0
Jul 31, 2021 Club Friendly
Chesterfield vs Port Vale
0:1
Mar 30, 2018 League Two
Port Vale vs Chesterfield
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Port Vale 27 / 100
Chesterfield 39 / 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
Port Vale Chesterfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Chesterfield Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Chesterfield let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.

Port Vale's goal record stands at 54% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Port Vale has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Port Vale VS Chesterfield
0.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
50% Over 1.5 100%
25% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Port Vale

(Home)
06 Oct
Port Vale
2 : 0
Mansfield
22 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 1
Port Vale
19 Sept
Walsall
2 : 0
Port Vale
12 Sept
Port Vale
1 : 0
Exeter
05 Sept
Salford
1 : 0
Port Vale
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Chesterfield

(Away)
03 Oct
Chesterfield
4 : 2
Tranmere
26 Sept
Cheltenham
2 : 1
Chesterfield
22 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 1
Port Vale
19 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 0
York City
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3
Manchester City U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 9 5 1 3 13:10 16
2 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17:10 15
3 Crewe 9 3 6 0 11:7 15
4 Cheltenham 9 4 3 2 16:14 15
5 Bristol Rovers 9 5 0 4 14:14 15
6 York City 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
7 Walsall 8 3 5 0 11:5 14
8 Chesterfield 9 4 2 3 15:12 14
9 Grimsby 9 3 4 2 13:10 13
10 Gillingham 9 3 4 2 11:9 13
11 Rochdale 9 4 1 4 10:11 13
12 Tranmere 9 2 5 2 12:12 11
13 Swindon 9 3 2 4 9:13 11
14 Shrewsbury 9 3 2 4 9:14 11
15 Newport 9 2 4 3 12:12 10
16 Accrington 9 2 4 3 13:14 10
17 Rotherham 9 2 4 3 11:12 10
18 Fleetwood Town 9 2 4 3 9:10 10
19 Colchester 8 2 4 2 10:12 10
20 Exeter 9 2 3 4 5:6 9
21 Oldham 8 2 1 5 9:13 7
22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 3:6 6
23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3:9 5
24 Crawley Town 7 1 1 5 6:13 4
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)