Port Vale vs Exeter City Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 12/09
The encounter between Port Vale and Exeter City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 12/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Over 1.5 Goals
Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our recommended bet is First Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Port Vale vs Exeter City fixture.
We anticipate a lively opening period with both teams creating plenty of chances. An attacking tempo could see two or more goals scored before halftime.
Key Betting Insights
Port Vale
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 3 of their last 5 matches
Kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games
Exeter City
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Exeter City's last 5 matches
Conceded in 2 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Over 1.5 Goals: 7/4
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Port Vale Preview
Port Vale has completed 5 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0.4 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 2 goals (0.4 per game) and conceded 7 (1.4 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Port Vale has played 67 matches, scoring 64 goals (0.96 per match) and conceding 89 (1.33 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Port Vale
Goals Scored:64
Goals Conceded:89
Average Goals Scored:0.96
Average Goals Conceded:1.33
Wins:21
Goal Difference:-25
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Port Vale
1 - 0
Exeter City
W
05/09
Salford City
1 - 0
Port Vale
L
01/09
Swindon Town
3 - 1
Port Vale
L
29/08
Port Vale
0 - 0
Crewe Alexandra
D
22/08
Port Vale
1 - 1
Tranmere Rovers
D
Port Vale to win the match: 1/1
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Exeter City Preview
Across 5 EFL League Two matches, Exeter City has posted 1 victories, 2 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (0.8 per match) and conceded 4 (0.8 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Exeter City has earned 17 wins from 60 matches across all competitions, scoring 68 goals (1.13 per match) and conceding 87 (1.45 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Exeter City
Goals Scored:70
Goals Conceded:87
Average Goals Scored:1.15
Average Goals Conceded:1.43
Wins:18
Goal Difference:-17
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Port Vale
1 - 0
Exeter City
L
08/09
Exeter City
2 - 0
Tottenham U21
W
05/09
Exeter City
0 - 0
Walsall
D
01/09
Exeter City
1 - 1
Barnet
D
29/08
York City
2 - 1
Exeter City
L
Exeter City to win the match: 3/1
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Statistical Insights for Port Vale vs Exeter City
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Port Vale vs Exeter City fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Port Vale
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
D
L
0.4
Home
D
D
L
D
D
0.8
Away
L
L
L
L
W
0.6
Exeter City
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
D
L
1
Home
W
D
D
W
L
1.6
Away
L
L
L
D
D
0.4
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Home Win
4/5
55.87%
Draw
12/5
29.41%
Away Win
5/2
28.57%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Port Vale
2
last 5 matches
Exeter City
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Exeter City scored +100% more goals than Port Vale in the last 5 matches.
Port Vale and Exeter City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Salford City
0
Swindon Town
1
Crewe Alexandra
0
Tranmere Rovers
1
Oldham Athletic
0
0
Port Vale
2
Tottenham U21
0
Walsall
1
Barnet
1
York City
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Port Vale
7
last 5 matches
Exeter City
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Port Vale conceded +75% more goals than Exeter City in the last 5 matches.
Port Vale and Exeter City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Salford City
1
Swindon Town
3
Crewe Alexandra
0
Tranmere Rovers
1
Oldham Athletic
2
1
Port Vale
0
Tottenham U21
0
Walsall
1
Barnet
2
York City
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Key metrics
Corners
Port Vale
23
last 5 matches
Exeter City
23
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Port Vale and Exeter City corners count, last 5 matches
Salford City
6
Swindon Town
4
Crewe Alexandra
3
Tranmere Rovers
4
Oldham Athletic
6
4
Port Vale
9
Tottenham U21
4
Walsall
1
Barnet
5
York City
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Key metrics
Cards
Port Vale
9
last 5 matches
Exeter City
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.
Port Vale and Exeter City cards count, last 5 matches
Salford City
2
Swindon Town
1
Crewe Alexandra
0
Tranmere Rovers
2
Oldham Athletic
4
2
Port Vale
3
Tottenham U21
0
Walsall
1
Barnet
3
York City
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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