Mansfield Town vs Port Vale — Prediction & Betting Tips

Mansfield Town take on Port Vale in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history and recent form.

In their last 15 meetings, Mansfield Town have won 4, drawn 4 and lost 6 against Port Vale. These fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 53% of them.

Defensively, Mansfield Town kept 4 clean sheets and Port Vale kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.