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Port Vale vs Reading

12 August 2023 at 15:00Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
10
Referee: P. Wright

Match Summary

Port Vale defeated Reading 1:0. The match was played in League One 2023.

Rivalry since 2024

Port Vale vs Reading Head to Head Results· 3

Port Vale and Reading have met 3 times — Port Vale won 0, Reading won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Reading leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (1 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Reading are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2026.

Drawn
1
·
2
wins
Total goals
5 · 1.7/match
Both scored
1/3 · 33%
Over 2.5
0/3 · 0%

Recent Meetings

21/02/26League One
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30/08/25League One
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20/02/24League One
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Highest-scoring game: 11 v 2026

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Port Vale have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Reading show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Reading

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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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Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

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.

draws
1
4 meetings
2
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Port Vale.

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.

21 Feb 202625/262.82/3.30/2.32
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30 Aug 202525/262.53/3.41/2.64
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20 Feb 202423/241.80/3.73/4.28
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12 Aug 202323/242.57/3.32/2.63
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Market Summary

Margin: 7.3%

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 38.9%Draw 30.2%Away 38.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.383.202.50
Max2.703.452.70
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market35.8%28.0%36.1%
Public market36.1%28.8%35.2%

Port Vale vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Port Vale
Result vs. Market: Port Vale (39%)

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.

Port ValeHalf-time:00Reading
17Shots9
3Shots on target1

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: Port Vale

W 156D 107L 243
Over 2.549
Goals scored549

Away Record: Reading

W 53D 38L 47
Over 2.551
Goals scored200

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026