Port Vale - Rochdale prediction 31 October 2026
Port Vale
Rochdale
York CityPort ValeGillinghamPort ValePort ValeChesterfieldPort ValeGrimsby TownPort ValeMansfield TownChesterfieldPort ValeWalsallPort ValePort ValeExeter CitySalford CityPort ValeSwindon TownPort ValePort ValeCrewe AlexandraPort ValeTranmere RoversOldham AthleticPort ValeWolverhampton WanderersPort ValeBlackpoolPort ValeRochdaleAccrington StanleyRochdaleGrimsby TownCrewe AlexandraRochdaleTranmere RoversRochdaleHuddersfield TownRochdaleRochdaleSwindon TownFleetwood TownRochdaleRochdaleLiverpool U21RochdaleOldham AthleticWalsallRochdaleRochdaleGillinghamRochdaleShrewsbury TownColchester UnitedRochdaleRochdaleCrawley TownNewport CountyRochdale| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 2.20 | 4.33 | |
| 1.72 | 2.22 | 4.45 | |
| 1.70 | 2.20 | 4.60 | |
| 1.68 | 2.20 | 4.33 | |
| 1.67 | 2.25 | 4.75 | |
| 1.13 | 2.04 | 2.08 |
RochdalePort ValeRochdalePort ValeRochdalePort ValePort ValeRochdalePort ValeRochdalePort ValeRochdaleRochdalePort ValeRochdalePort ValeRochdalePort ValeRochdalePort Vale| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23:14 | +9 | 28 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24:16 | +8 | 22 |
| 3 |  Cheltenham Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:22 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 |  Crewe Alexandra | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16:16 | 0 | 21 |
| 5 |  York City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 21:13 | +8 | 20 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18:11 | +7 | 19 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | +6 | 19 |
| 8 |  Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10:7 | +3 | 19 |
| 9 |  Accrington Stanley | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:16 | +6 | 18 |
| 10 |  Shrewsbury Town | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:20 | -4 | 18 |
| 11 |  Grimsby Town | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 17 |
| 12 |  Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 0 | 17 |
| 13 |  Tranmere Rovers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 16 |
| 14 |  Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 16 |
| 15 |  Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | -4 | 16 |
| 16 |  Newport County | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16:16 | 0 | 15 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:22 | -7 | 15 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 14 |
| 19 |  Northampton Town | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8:8 | 0 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oldham Athletic | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 12 |
| 21 |  Colchester United | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham United | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17:23 | -6 | 12 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | -6 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
Port Vale vs Rochdale Prediction (Oct 31)
Port Vale vs Rochdale prediction for the October 31, 2026 League 2 fixture. Based on recent form and head-to-head data, Port Vale has a 58% win probability, with a draw at 25% and Rochdale at 17%.
Team Form
Port Vale enters this match as the form side. Their last five results (most recent first) are L, D, W, W, W. The three wins came at home: 1-0 over Chesterfield, 1-0 over Grimsby Town, and a 2-0 EFL Trophy victory against Mansfield Town. The defeat was 2-0 away to York City.
Rochdale's last five: L, D, L, D, L. They have not won in five, conceding 16 goals. They lost 5-0 at home to Accrington Stanley, drew 2-2 at home to Grimsby Town, and lost 5-0 away to Huddersfield Town in the EFL Trophy.
Head-to-Head Record
In 10 previous meetings, Rochdale has 4 wins, Port Vale has 2, and 4 were draws. The last five head-to-heads: Port Vale won a 2022 friendly 3-2, two February 2022 League 2 meetings both ended 1-1, Port Vale won a 2021 FA Trophy tie 1-0, and Rochdale won a 2021 League 2 match 3-2.
League Table Positions
Port Vale and Rochdale are missing from the provided League 2 standings; only 12 clubs appear, with Salford City top (25 pts). The absence of both teams from the table suggests they currently sit outside the top 12 in the division.
Win Probability: Port Vale or Rochdale?
Port Vale holds a 58% chance of winning. The draw sits at 25%, and Rochdale has a 17% chance. This calculation starts from the inverse of the best available odds (1.75 home, 2.18 draw, 4.25 away), normalizing to remove bookmaker margins. Form strongly upgrades Port Vale's chances, with three home wins and two clean sheets in their last three home matches. Rochdale's five-match winless run with heavy defeats drives their probability down.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakersโ 1X2 odds from the JSON data: home win between 1.67 and 1.75, draw 2.18โ2.25, away win 4.25โ5.00. The odds firmly make Port Vale the favorite. Based on home form and Rochdale's poor defensive record, the prediction is a home win for Port Vale.
Port Vale vs Rochdale โ FAQ
- Who will win Port Vale vs Rochdale?
- Port Vale has a 58% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Rochdale sits at 17%. Port Vale's strong recent home form makes them the likeliest winner.
- What is the win probability for Port Vale?
- Port Vale has a 58% win probability. This is based on their home form of three consecutive home wins with clean sheets combined with Rochdale's poor run of five matches without a victory.
- When is the Port Vale vs Rochdale match?
- The Port Vale vs Rochdale match kicks off at 12:30 UTC on October 31, 2026. It is a League 2 fixture in England.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The odds for the match show Port Vale as the favorite: home win odds range from 1.67 to 1.75, the draw is offered between 2.18 and 2.25, and an away win for Rochdale between 4.25 and 5.00.
- What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Rochdale?
- In 10 previous meetings, Port Vale has 2 wins, Rochdale has 4 wins, and there have been 4 draws. In the last five clashes, Port Vale won twice (including a friendly and a cup tie), there were two 1-1 draws, and Rochdale won one league match 3-2.