Port Vale vs Bradford City

Expert Analysis: Port Vale vs Bradford City

The upcoming match between Port Vale and Bradford City is set to be a thrilling encounter with both teams showing competitive form. With the game scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 19:45, there are several key betting markets to consider. The odds suggest a tightly contested match with a focus on defensive strategies, particularly in the first half. The likelihood of both teams not scoring in the first half stands at 83.10, indicating expectations of a cautious start. Additionally, the probability of the home team not scoring in either half is notable, with odds at 75.20 for the first half and 78.20 for the second half.

For those interested in defensive bets, ‘Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half’ is priced at 71.10, while ‘Under 4.5 Cards’ and ‘Under 5.5 Cards’ are similarly valued at 68.30 and 68.20, respectively. This suggests an expectation of disciplined play with limited fouls leading to fewer cards being issued.

Betting Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 83.10
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 75.20
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 78.20
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 71.10
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 64.40
• Over 1.5 Goals: 56.30
• Draw In First Half: 62.90
• Both Teams To Score: 53.50
• Under 2.5 Goals: 54.30
• Under 0.5 Goals HT: 53.90
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 57.50

Additional Predictions

The average goals expected in this match are slightly over two, with a total average of 2.70 goals anticipated across both halves. Port Vale’s average goals scored stands at 2.09, while their average conceded goals is slightly lower at 2.41, indicating a balanced but potentially high-scoring game.

The market for yellow cards is also interesting, with odds set at 2.64 for at least one card being shown during the match.