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Preston vs Port Vale

1 January 2014 at 15:00Deepdale Stadium, Preston
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Match Summary

Preston defeated Port Vale 3:2. The match was played in League One 2013.

Rivalry since 2013

Preston vs Port Vale Head to Head Results· 4

Preston and Port Vale have met 4 times — Preston won 3, Port Vale won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Preston leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (9 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Preston are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2014.

3
wins
Drawn
1
·
Total goals
13 · 3.3/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
2/4 · 50%

Recent Meetings

17/04/15League One
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18/10/14League One
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07/10/14EFL Trophy
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26/11/13League One
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2014

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Preston have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Port Vale show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Preston

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Port Vale

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Preston dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Preston3wins
1draws4 meetings
Port Vale0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 57.3%Draw 26.1%Away 20.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.743.604.33
Max1.754.085.25
Market favourite:Preston · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market55.8%23.8%20.4%
Public market55.7%25.7%18.6%
Δ1.9%1.8%

Preston vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Preston (57%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:10Port Vale
13Shots10
5Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

18/10/1414/151.71/3.84/5.13
17/04/1514/154.99/3.81/1.74
26/11/1313/143.01/3.36/2.43
1 Jan 201413/141.75/3.83/4.78

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 75D 62L 47
Over 2.541
Goals scored259

Away Record: Port Vale

W 156D 107L 243
Over 2.549
Goals scored549

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026