Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers predictions, Mar 21, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Saturday,

Port Vale

Bolton

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In the upcoming League One encounter, Port Vale will host Bolton Wanderers on March 21, 2026. Both teams come into the match with similar recent form, having each secured two victories in their last five matches, suggesting a competitive fixture ahead.

Port Vale’s home advantage will be significant, yet the bookmakers have set them as underdogs, offering odds of 4.3 for a home win compared to 1.76 for an away victory for Bolton. This disparity reflects Bolton’s stronger overall performance and higher probability of winning, which stands at 53.8%, compared to Port Vale’s modest 21.4% chance of claiming the three points.

Tactically, Bolton has shown a solid ability to exploit spaces on the counterattack, while Port Vale will benefit from a well-organized defense, focusing on maintaining shape and pressing when possible. The predicted final score of 1:2 indicates a likely tight contest, favoring the away side.

As both teams look to solidify their positions in the league, this match promises to be crucial. Given the stats and recent performances, while a draw (24.9% probability) remains a possibility, backing Bolton could yield a favorable outcome based on prevailing trends. However, as with all football matches, outcomes can be unpredictable.

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Port Vale
20.3%		 Draw
26%		 Bolton
53.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of English League One Bolton: 0.61%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 4.56 3.62 1.75 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 4.5 3.4 1.73
Pinnacle 4.29 3.69 1.77

Latest Results

14.03.26 Port Vale – Huddersfield Town – 0:0
11.03.26 Port Vale – Bradford City – 0:2
08.03.26 Port Vale – Sunderland AFC – 1:0
03.03.26 Port Vale – Bristol City – 1:0 ET
28.02.26 Port Vale – Luton Town – 1:1		 14.03.26 Rotherham United – Bolton Wanderers – 2:2
07.03.26 Bolton Wanderers – Wycombe Wanderers – 3:2
28.02.26 Exeter City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:5
21.02.26 Bolton Wanderers – Blackpool – 2:2
17.02.26 Reading – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Port Vale won 1.
  • Port Vale has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Bolton is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Port Vale may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Port Vale has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Bolton is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Port Vale won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 12 matches, and goals 13:30. (average 0.9:2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Port Vale won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 2:11. (average 0.3:1.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.01.26 Bolton Wanderers – Port Vale – 0:1
    08.11.25 Bolton Wanderers – Port Vale – 4:0
    03.08.24 Port Vale – Bolton Wanderers – 0:3
    20.04.24 Bolton Wanderers – Port Vale – 2:0
    05.12.23 Bolton Wanderers – Port Vale – 2:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln 37 24 8 5 69:32 37 80
    2 Cardiff 37 23 7 7 73:39 34 76
    3 Bolton 37 17 14 6 55:38 17 65
    4 Bradford City 37 19 7 11 47:41 6 64
    5 Stevenage 36 16 9 11 40:37 3 57
    6 Huddersfield 37 16 8 13 56:46 10 56
    7 Stockport County 35 16 8 11 48:46 2 56
    8 Reading 37 14 13 10 55:49 6 55
    9 Wycombe 37 14 11 12 53:41 12 53
    10 Plymouth 37 16 5 16 56:53 3 53
    11 Luton 37 14 9 14 48:46 2 51
    12 Barnsley 35 13 10 12 58:58 0 49
    13 AFC Wimbledon 36 14 7 15 46:50 -4 49
    14 Peterborough 36 14 4 18 51:51 0 46
    15 Mansfield 35 11 12 12 42:39 3 45
    16 Burton 37 11 10 16 41:51 -10 43
    17 Doncaster 36 12 7 17 40:59 -19 43
    18 Exeter 37 11 9 17 40:47 -7 42
    19 Leyton Orient 36 12 6 18 49:60 -11 42
    20 Wigan 36 10 11 15 38:50 -12 41
    21 Blackpool 37 10 8 19 43:61 -18 38
    22 Rotherham 36 9 9 18 35:50 -15 36
    23 Northampton 37 9 8 20 31:50 -19 35
    24 Port Vale 34 6 10 18 26:46 -20 28

    English League One Outrights

    1. Lincoln City: 1.42 (64.71%)

    2. Cardiff: 2.74 (33.51%)

    3. Bolton: 150.4 (0.61%)

    4. Bradford City: 190.4 (0.48%)

    5. Stockport County: 450.25 (0.2%)

    6. Huddersfield: 575.25 (0.16%)

    7. Stevenage: 575.25 (0.16%)

    8. Reading: 1075.25 (0.09%)

    9. Barnsley: 1200.25 (0.08%)

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