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Port Vale vs Scunthorpe - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

FA Cup Vale Park, Stoke on Trent
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the FA Cup. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. Port Vale have averaged 1.21 scored and 1.17 conceded recently, against Scunthorpe's 1.79 scored and 1.69 conceded. Head-to-head, Port Vale have won 3 to Scunthorpe's 2, with 0 draws. They last met on Jan 29, 2022, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.75 - 1.25) back Port Vale to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

65%
Port Vale
15%
Draws
20%
Scunthorpe
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Port Vale

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Port Vale carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Port Vale a 65% chance of winning this.
  • Port Vale have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Scunthorpe, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Port Vale Clean Sheet 19%
Scunthorpe Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Port Vale Scunthorpe
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 11
Draws 5 3
Losses 11 15
Goals Scored 1.21 1.79
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.69
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 29, 2022 League Two
Port Vale vs Scunthorpe
1:0
Sep 25, 2021 League Two
Scunthorpe vs Port Vale
0:1
Jan 26, 2021 League Two
Scunthorpe vs Port Vale
2:0
Nov 17, 2020 League Two
Port Vale vs Scunthorpe
0:1
Sep 5, 2020 EFL Cup
Scunthorpe vs Port Vale
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Port Vale 85 / 100
Scunthorpe 10 / 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 Scunthorpe

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Scunthorpe conceded in 86% of 29 recent games.

Attacking prowess: Port Vale scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.60 goals per match.

Port Vale has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Port Vale VS Scunthorpe
1.38 Goals Scored 1.63
0.88 Goals Conceded 2.13
75% Over 1.5 88%
25% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Port Vale

(Home)
31 Oct
Port Vale
4 : 2
Rochdale
27 Oct
Port Vale
5 : 0
Manchester City U21
24 Oct
York City
2 : 0
Port Vale
20 Oct
Gillingham
1 : 1
Port Vale
17 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Chesterfield
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Scunthorpe

(Away)
03 Nov
Scunthorpe
2 : 3
Wolves U21
31 Oct
Boston United
2 : 1
Scunthorpe
27 Oct
Tamworth
4 : 1
Scunthorpe
24 Oct
Scunthorpe
2 : 3
Woking
17 Oct
Boston United
1 : 3
Scunthorpe
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