Port Vale vs Bolton Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Port Vale vs Bolton: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Port Vale
Home Team
Bolton
Away Team
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Performance Radar
Categories Won
Port Vale
Draw
Bolton
Statistical Comparison
5W, 2D, 3L
5W, 3D, 2L
15 / 10 matches
21 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
12 / 10 matches
+7
+9
4 / 10 matches
3 / 10 matches
5 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
7 / 10 matches
2W / 5 matches
3W / 6 matches
3W / 5 matches
2W / 4 matches
League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 52.7
League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 48.7
0W / 0 matches
0W / 0 matches
Actual: 1.5 | Diff: -0.07
Actual: 2.1 | Diff: +0.23
Attack: 49.8, Defense: 73.0, Form: 49.8
Attack: 68.0, Defense: 58.3, Form: 48.6
Goal Timing Analysis
0-15'
16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Power Rating Breakdown
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Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
Elite Opponent Record
Port Vale
Bolton
Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
This is a fascinating matchup between two evenly-matched teams. The raw numbers tell one story, but when we adjust for opponent quality, the picture becomes even more intriguing. Both teams have earned their statistics against comparable opposition.
Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 49.6 vs 47.2), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.
Offensively, Bolton outperforms Port Vale with 2.1 goals per match to 1.5, though the margin leaves the contest genuinely open.
Port Vale has the defensive edge, conceding 0.8 per match compared to Bolton's 1.2.
Port Vale has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.
Bolton has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.
Port Vale is a strong road performer with a 60% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.
Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 2.8 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking likely given current form.
📈 Form Momentum: Port Vale has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.7 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.
📈 Form Momentum: Bolton has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.8 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.
⚠️ Risk Factor: In matches this evenly balanced, the deciding factor often comes down to set pieces and individual errors. Both teams should be wary of complacency in a match where neither side has a clear edge.
💡 Why This Matters: Port Vale's superior Strength of Schedule means their statistics were earned against tougher opponents. A team that performs well against strong opposition is more likely to maintain that level in any given match.
This is a genuine coin-flip. Both teams are remarkably evenly matched across all metrics, and the outcome will likely be decided by small margins on the day.
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Comparison Summary
This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.
Port Vale
5W 2D 3L · 15 goals scored · 8 conceded
Bolton
5W 3D 2L · 21 goals scored · 12 conceded
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