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Bolton vs Port Vale

5 December 2020 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton
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Bolton

36
Referee: C. Boyeson

Match Summary

Port Vale defeated Bolton 6:3. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2016

Bolton vs Port Vale Head to Head Results· 13

Bolton and Port Vale have met 13 times — Bolton won 10, Port Vale won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Bolton leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 29 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.23 per match (23 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (23%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2021.

10
wins
Drawn
1
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Total goals
29 · 2.2/match
Both scored
3/13 · 23%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Meetings

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20/04/24League One
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05/12/23EFL Trophy
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30/09/23League One
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25/02/23League One
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13/08/22League One
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31/08/21EFL Trophy
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2021

Recent Form

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

Bolton

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

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.

1
wins
draws
0
2 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — 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.

13 Mar 202120/213.52/3.36/2.11
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5 Dec 202020/212.28/3.48/3.03
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 43.8%Draw 28.7%Away 33.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.303.00
Max2.303.643.08
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Bolton · 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 market42.0%26.6%31.4%
Public market41.3%27.1%31.6%

Bolton vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Port Vale
Result vs. Market: Bolton (44%)

Result differed from 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.

BoltonHalf-time:13Port Vale
19Shots14
7Shots on target11

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: Bolton

W 23D 10L 13
Over 2.539
Goals scored59

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