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Cheltenham vs Port Vale

10 February 2018 at 15:00Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
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Referee: Brett Huxtable

Match Summary

Cheltenham defeated Port Vale 5:1. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Cheltenham vs Port Vale Head to Head Results· 18

Cheltenham and Port Vale have met 18 times — Cheltenham won 6, Port Vale won 4, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Cheltenham leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.72 per match (25 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (72%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cheltenham are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2024.

Drawn
8
·
Total goals
49 · 2.7/match
Both scored
13/18 · 72%
Over 2.5
10/18 · 56%

Recent Meetings

01/01/25League Two
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03/12/24League Two
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17/02/24League One
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28/10/23League One
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28/01/23League One
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03/09/22League One
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06/03/21League Two
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27/10/20League Two
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07/03/20League Two
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21/12/19League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Cheltenham have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Port Vale show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

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

Even record

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

Cheltenham3wins
5draws10 meetings
Port Vale2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Cheltenham.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 44.9%Draw 31.1%Away 30.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.143.103.20
Max2.343.293.40
Market favourite:Cheltenham · Slight 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 market41.6%29.8%28.6%
Public market43.8%28.5%27.7%
Δ2.3%1.3%0.9%

Cheltenham vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cheltenham
Result vs. Market: Cheltenham (45%)

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.

CheltenhamHalf-time:21Port Vale
12Shots7
8Shots on target4

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.

1 Jan 202524/251.83/3.58/4.21
3 Dec 202424/253.59/3.27/2.10
6 Mar 202120/211.73/3.74/4.67
27 Oct 202020/212.74/3.23/2.64
7 Mar 202019/201.91/3.42/4.29
21 Dec 201919/202.40/3.35/3.08
23 Feb 201918/192.62/3.23/2.84
15 Dec 201818/192.21/3.21/3.61
10 Feb 201817/182.23/3.22/3.33
14 Oct 201717/182.84/3.47/2.53

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: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Away Record: Port Vale

W 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026