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As Port Vale prepares to host Crewe Alexandra on August 29, 2026, both teams enter the fixture with contrasting recent performances. Port Vale has secured two victories in their last five matches, indicating a somewhat inconsistent run. Their tactical setup often revolves around solid defensive organization and rapid counter-attacks, assets that may prove beneficial against an opponent like Crewe, who enjoy a more possession-based approach.
Crewe Alexandra, on the other hand, has demonstrated greater recent form, winning three of their last five outings. Their style emphasizes ball control and fluid transitions, which can create challenges for teams that struggle to maintain defensive discipline. With a better track record leading into this matchup, Crewe will likely aim to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities through their midfield.
Bookmakers reflect this competitive balance, offering odds of 2.19 for a Port Vale victory compared to 3.08 for an away win. Probability models suggest a close contest, with a 44.5% chance of a home win, a 28.8% probability of a draw, and a similar 28.7% likelihood of an away victory. Ultimately, while both teams possess strengths, the outcome remains uncertain, making this an intriguing matchup for fans and bettors alike.
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| Port Vale 42.9% |
Draw 27.2% |
Crewe 29.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 3.40 | 3.10 | ||
| 2.2 | 3.58 | 3.06 | ||
| 2.12 | 3.4 | 3.15 | ||
| 2.2 | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| 2.15 | 3.5 | 3 | ||
| 2.19 | 3.38 | 3.08 | ||
| 2.12 | 3.3 | 3.15 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 Port Vale – Tranmere Rovers – 1:1 15.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Port Vale – 2:0 07.08.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Port Vale – 3:0 01.08.26 Blackpool – Port Vale – 0:1 25.07.26 Port Vale – Real Murcia – 1:0 |
22.08.26 Crewe Alexandra – Northampton Town – 1:0 15.08.26 Crawley Town – Crewe Alexandra – 0:1 08.08.26 Crewe Alexandra – Accrington Stanley – 2:1 01.08.26 Chester City – Crewe Alexandra – 0:0 25.07.26 Crewe Alexandra – Birmingham City – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.03.25 Crewe Alexandra – Port Vale – 0:1 25.11.24 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 1:1 05.09.23 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 1:0 29.08.23 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 1:0 penalties 02.11.19 Crewe Alexandra – Port Vale – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Colchester | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | York City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Swindon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Grimsby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Fleetwood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Newport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Oldham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Exeter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Cheltenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Crawley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Rotherham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Northampton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 1 |
| 19 | Accrington | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 1 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 1 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 1 |
| 22 | Salford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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