Tranmere v Port Vale prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v Port Vale, League Two on Sat, 13 Mar 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Tranmere host Port Vale in League Two on Saturday 13 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Tranmere have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Tranmere are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Port Vale, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Six of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Tranmere have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.13. Tranmere have scored 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Four of Port Vale’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in five of Port Vale’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Port Vale have one win, one draw and seven defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.44 points per game, scoring 0.56 and conceding 1.78. Port Vale have scored six goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Port Vale have conceded 10 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Port Vale are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Tranmere (13th) and Port Vale (20th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Port Vale the stronger side, 59 rating points above Tranmere (Port Vale 1488, Tranmere 1429, after at least 280 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Port Vale 1–1 Tranmere.
Team news
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, Z. Okoro, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) and William Vaulks (3.9 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bobby Faulkner averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 749 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. William Vaulks averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Port Vale XI (3-5-2): M. Maroši, C. Hall, C. Humphreys, L. Montsma, B. Garrity, K. Dempsey, J. Lawrence-Gabriel, J. Headley, G. Hall, O. Lynch, O. Hernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Kyle Dempsey (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Port Vale’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Port Vale (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Kyle Dempsey averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 899 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 971 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Prenton Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Tranmere 1 · draws 5 · Port Vale 0 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 1W 2D 2L · Port Vale 3W 1D 1L
Tranmere v Port Vale (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Tranmere for / against | Line | Port Vale for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.38 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.13 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.63 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Tranmere
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Veevers n 3 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 0 | — |
| J. Ironside n 8 | 56.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| David Kamara n 8 | 32.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | — |
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| L. O'Connor n 8 | 51.8 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| J. Turnbull n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 0.4 | 0 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 5.4 |
| T. Conlon n 8 | 61.8 | 3.6 |
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
| B. Faulkner n 8 | 80.6 | 2.2 |
Port Vale
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Hall n 8 | 52.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | — |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| T. Simpson n 8 | 28.1 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 35 | 1.9 | 2.6 | — |
| M. Watters n 8 | 57.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 35 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Watters n 8 | 57.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 78.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 35 | 0.6 | 0 |
| G. Byers n 8 | 54.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Moon n 8 | 78.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| J. Headley n 8 | 59.5 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Walters n 8 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 78.6 | 2.1 |
| K. John n 8 | 63.6 | 2.1 |
| G. Byers n 8 | 54.6 | 2.1 |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel n 8 | 90 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Tranmere v Port Vale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-22 Port Vale 1–1 Tranmere
- 2025-03-01 Tranmere 1–1 Port Vale
- 2024-08-17 Port Vale 0–0 Tranmere
- 2022-02-19 Tranmere 1–1 Port Vale
- 2021-08-14 Port Vale 0–0 Tranmere
- 2021-02-06 Tranmere 3–1 Port Vale
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Port Vale?
- In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 1, Port Vale won 0 and there were 5 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Port Vale?
- Recent form — Tranmere 1W 2D 2L; Port Vale 3W 1D 1L.
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