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In an intriguing English League Two clash on September 5, 2026, Salford City will host Port Vale at their home ground. Both teams enter the match with a need to improve their recent performances, as Salford City has yet to secure a victory in their last five fixtures, while Port Vale has managed to clinch just one win in the same span.
Salford’s inability to capitalize on their chances has been a significant factor in their current form. The team has struggled offensively, which may compel them to adopt a more aggressive strategy at home. Conversely, Port Vale, despite their modest success recently, will look to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in Salford, potentially leveraging quick counter-attacks as a tactical approach.
The bookmakers favor Salford City with odds of 1.85 for a home win, reflecting a narrow belief in their ability to turn their form around. Analysis indicates a probability of 51.1% for a home win, while a draw stands at 26.6% and an away victory at 22.3%. The predicted scoreline of 1-0 encapsulates the anticipated tight contest. As both teams vie for crucial points, this match promises to be pivotal for setting the tone for the remainder of their campaigns.
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| Salford 49.3% |
Draw 27.4% |
Port Vale 23.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.90 | 3.38 | 3.98 | |
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1.92 | 3.39 | 3.85 | |
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1.84 | 3.35 | 4.00 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Salford City – 1:0 22.08.26 Salford City – Chesterfield – 0:1 15.08.26 Barnet – Salford City – 3:1 08.08.26 Salford City – Shrewsbury Town – 1:2 penalties 01.08.26 Salford City – Bradford City – 2:2 |
29.08.26 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 0:0 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.02.25 Port Vale – Salford City – 2:1 20.08.24 Salford City – Port Vale – 0:2 10.08.24 Salford City – Port Vale – 0:2 20.12.22 Salford City – Port Vale – 1:0 05.04.22 Salford City – Port Vale – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Walsall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | Colchester | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Crewe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Tranmere | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Swindon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Exeter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Crawley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 |
| 19 | Northampton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 2 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 2 |
| 22 | Accrington | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 |
| 23 | Salford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
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