Port Vale
Barnsley
Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction
Why we picked this for Port Vale vs Barnsley
For this EFL Trophy fixture we go with Over 2.5 goals for Port Vale vs Barnsley, at 56% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Port Vale's games produced 2.4 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. Barnsley's games averaged 3.2, with 3 of 5 over the line. Recent form is split here (5 of 10 games went over 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
History between the two sides fits the pick too: 4 of 5 recent meetings went over 2.5. The 56% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 5-0, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Port Vale vs Barnsley, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | Barnsley | Port Vale | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Port Vale | Barnsley | 1-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Port Vale | Barnsley | 2-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Aug 05, 2023 | Barnsley | Port Vale | 7-0 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Port Vale | Barnsley | 1-3 | Over 2.5✓ |