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Port Vale1Grimsby Town0

HT 1–0Sat 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 Predictions graded

Predictions9–660%

Edges4–267%

PossPossession 49%–51%ShotsShots 16–11On targetOn target 7–2CornersCorners 8–4

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 7 Oct 2026, 17:44 · Europe/Bucharest

Port Vale have three league goals all season but are unbeaten at home; Grimsby sit ninth yet have lost three straight and have not won away.

A tight, low-scoring match is the likeliest shape of it. Three prices look worthwhile: both teams to score — No at 2.05, under 2.5 goals at 1.85 and no goals in the first half at 2.9. Either side to win at 1.35, the first-half draw at 2.2 and Port Vale to win at 2.5 ask for more than the form supports.

Context

Brady takes Port Vale into this fixture still in charge despite a difficult opening to the season, and Express & Star reported after the 19 September 2-0 defeat at Walsall that the result 'pile[d] pressure on' him. He was in the dugout for the 2-0 EFL Trophy win over Mansfield Town on 6 October, the club's first win in roughly three weeks, and Port Vale's own channels carried his reaction afterwards. A managerial change is the clearest route to a genuine swing in selection or approach here, but the club has announced nothing and Brady remains the man picking the team.
- Express & Star reported on 19 September 2026 that the 2-0 defeat at Walsall 'piled pressure' on Port Vale boss Jon Brady.
- Port Vale's own channels posted Brady's touchline booking and his post-match reaction from the 2-0 win over Mansfield Town on 6 October.
ReportedSources checked 7 Oct 2026, 17:42 · Europe/Bucharest
The venue split is the clearest signal in Port Vale's season so far: the away form is where the damage sits, and at home they have conceded once in three league games. That is why a low-scoring afternoon at Vale Park is the plausible shape, and why the league table understates the home side.
- Standings snapshot 7 October 2026: Port Vale 23rd on 5 points from 7 league games, 3 goals scored and 9 conceded.
- Same snapshot, home league record: 3 played, 1 win, 2 draws, 0 defeats, 2 goals for, 1 against.
- Same snapshot, away league record: 4 played, 0 wins, 0 draws, 4 defeats, 1 goal for, 8 against.
Grimsby's shot volume is the main reason a one-sided home afternoon is not the obvious call, and it sits awkwardly with a low-scoring read. Their own record also shows both teams scoring in 7 of those 11 matches, so their games have rarely been shut-outs at both ends.
- Grimsby's 11 competitive matches, 8 August–3 October 2026: 3 wins, 4 draws, 4 defeats, 10 scored, 7 conceded, 4 clean sheets.
- Per-match averages over the same 11-match sample: 14.9 shots, 5.0 shots on target, 7.2 corners.
- Both teams scored in 7 of those 11 matches.
Port Vale confirmed Micky Moore as their first Sporting Director on 5 October 2026, a role the club framed as overseeing the football department, and Training Ground Guru reported it as the first football post a club has put through the Independent Football Regulator for approval. The change lands in the five days before this fixture rather than after it, adding a new layer above manager Jon Brady while he hosts Grimsby. Moore's brief is recruitment and longer-term structure rather than match-to-match selection, so the direct effect on Saturday's XI is limited.
- Port Vale announced Micky Moore as Sporting Director on 5 October 2026.
- Training Ground Guru reported it as the first football appointment a club has put through the Independent Football Regulator for approval.
- Moore had previously been Director of Football at Shrewsbury Town.
ConfirmedSources checked 7 Oct 2026, 17:42 · Europe/Bucharest

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Result3 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Market price 2.50
The read
Port Vale have been difficult to beat at home while Grimsby arrive on a run of defeats, so the home side is marginally favoured.
- Port Vale are unbeaten in 3 League Two home games (1 win, 2 draws) with 1 goal conceded.
- Port Vale average 0.64 goals scored across 11 competitive matches.
- Grimsby have lost their last three in all competitions, including 1-2 at home to Shrewsbury on 3 October.
- Grimsby's four away league games have produced 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonPort ValeEstimated chance35%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Market price 2.20
The read
Both teams score little before the break and their recent matches often reach half-time level.
- Port Vale average 0.45 first-half goals for and 0.55 against per match.
- Grimsby average 0.73 first-half goals for and 0.64 against.
- Port Vale were level at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Grimsby were level at half-time in 2 of their last 4 matches.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance42%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half goal expectations for both sides are moderate, keeping a level second half the most common single outcome.
- Port Vale average 0.4 second-half goals for and 0.4 against at home.
- Grimsby average 0.8 second-half goals for and 0.8 against away.
- Grimsby's most recent match was 1-1 in the second half.
- Port Vale's last home league game was 1-0 after a 0-0 first half.
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance38%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.35
The read
Port Vale have been difficult to beat at home while Grimsby arrive on a run of defeats, so the home side is marginally favoured. Grimsby have the stronger season numbers and much better chance creation away from their recent results.
- Port Vale are unbeaten in 3 League Two home games (1 win, 2 draws) with 1 goal conceded.
- Port Vale average 0.64 goals scored across 11 competitive matches.
- Grimsby sit 9th on 13 points from 9 league games; Port Vale are 23rd on 5 points from 7.
- Grimsby average 14.9 shots and 5.0 on target per competitive match against Port Vale's 10.5 and 2.7.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonPort Vale or Grimsby TownEstimated chance68%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams score little before the break and their recent matches often reach half-time level. Grimsby carry the greater first-half scoring threat across the season, even if their away split is quieter.
- Port Vale average 0.45 first-half goals for and 0.55 against per match.
- Grimsby average 0.73 first-half goals for and 0.64 against.
- Grimsby average 0.73 first-half goals overall, more than Port Vale's 0.45.
- Grimsby scored 2 first-half goals in each of their wins over Crawley and Bristol Rovers.
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalflostDraw or Grimsby TownEstimated chance72%

Goals6 of 7 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.85
The read
Port Vale rarely score and Grimsby's away matches mix low totals with occasional multi-goal games, so a low-scoring match is the more likely outcome.
- Port Vale home matches average 1.4 goals in total (0.8 for, 0.6 against).
- Grimsby away matches average 2.8 goals in total (1.2 for, 1.6 against).
- Port Vale have scored 3 goals in 7 league games; Grimsby have 13 goals in 9.
- Three of Port Vale's last four matches produced two goals or fewer.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 2.05
The read
Port Vale's low scoring and strong home clean-sheet record make a one-sided scoreline more likely than both teams scoring.
- Port Vale have failed to score in 6 of their 11 competitive matches.
- Port Vale kept 3 clean sheets in 5 home matches.
- Grimsby kept 4 clean sheets in 11 competitive matches.
- Both teams scored in only 3 of Port Vale's 11 matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance57%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Port Vale's attacking output is the lowest in this sample, with only single-goal league returns.
- Port Vale average 0.8 goals per home competitive match.
- Port Vale have scored 3 goals in 7 league games.
- Port Vale were shut out in 6 of 11 competitive matches.
- Port Vale have not scored more than one league goal in any match this season.
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonPort Vale under 1.5Estimated chance78%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Port Vale's home defence has been tight and Grimsby's away scoring has been modest, so one goal or fewer is the more likely return.
- Port Vale conceded just 1 goal in 3 home league games.
- Port Vale kept 3 clean sheets in 5 home matches.
- Grimsby have scored 4 goals in 5 away matches.
- Grimsby were held to 0-0 by Burton in the EFL Trophy on 6 October.
BetBugs · Away Goals TotalwonGrimsby Town under 1.5Estimated chance67%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Grimsby usually find a goal, and Port Vale's overall clean-sheet rate is modest.
- Grimsby have scored in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Grimsby average 1.2 goals per away match.
- Port Vale kept only 3 clean sheets in 11 competitive matches overall.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Grimsby's 5 away matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostGrimsby Town to scoreEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Grimsby's matches regularly see a goal before half-time, and Port Vale concede in first halves at a moderate rate.
- Grimsby average 1.36 first-half goals in total across their matches.
- Port Vale average 1.0 first-half goals in total across their matches.
- 5 of Grimsby's last 6 competitive matches had a first-half goal.
- Port Vale's last 3 home matches produced one first-half goal in total.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance63%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
The home venue split and Port Vale's low second-half scoring point to a quiet second period.
- Port Vale home second halves average 0.8 goals in total (0.4 for, 0.4 against).
- Port Vale average 0.18 second-half goals scored.
- Grimsby away second halves average 1.6 goals in total.
- Grimsby's second-half totals are split evenly at 0.8 for and 0.8 against away.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonUnder 1.5Estimated chance63%

Match stats0 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Port Vale generate few corners and their home games have stayed well below the line.
- Port Vale home matches average 7.0 corners in total.
- Grimsby away matches average 9.6 corners in total.
- Port Vale average 4.0 corners per match, the lower of the two sides.
- Port Vale's last home league game had 4 corners for them and 1 against.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostUnder 10.5Estimated chance67%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Port Vale's low shot-on-target output keeps the combined total near or below the line.
- Port Vale home matches average 5.2 shots on target in total.
- Port Vale average 2.7 shots on target per match overall.
- Port Vale recorded 1 shot on target in their most recent home match.
- Grimsby away matches average 8.2 shots on target in total.
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderlostUnder 7.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both sides' matches average comfortably more than 2.5 bookings, with Grimsby's games especially busy.
- Grimsby's competitive matches average 4.0 yellow cards in total (1.3 for, 2.7 against).
- Port Vale's home matches average 3.2 yellow cards in total (1.2 for, 2.0 against).
- Grimsby's most recent match produced 7 yellow cards.
- Grimsby's opponents have picked up 2.7 yellows per match.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%

Head-to-Head

1W · 2D · 2W

D2-2Port ValevGrimsbyApr 21, 2025LEA

L3-0GrimsbyvPort ValeDec 29, 2024LEA

D1-1Port ValevGrimsbyJul 21, 2023FRI

L1-0GrimsbyvPort ValeMay 1, 2021LEA

W3-0Port ValevGrimsbyJan 9, 2021LEA

Grimsby Town: 2 clean sheets2.6 goals/game avg

League Table

League Two 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
23	Port Vale Relegation - National League	7	1	2	4	3-9	5	LWLLD
9	Grimsby Town	9	3	4	2	13-10	13	LLWWD

8pt gap between teamsPort Vale in relegation zone

Recent Form

Port Vale

W2-0Mansfield TownOct 6EFL

L0-2WalsallSep 19LEA

W1-0Exeter CitySep 12LEA

L0-1Salford CitySep 5LEA

L1-3Swindon TownSep 1LEA

D0-0CreweAug 29LEA

D1-1TranmereAug 22LEA

L0-2OldhamAug 15LEA

L0-3WolvesAug 7LEA

W1-0BlackpoolAug 1FRI

W1-0Real MurciaJul 25FRI

W3-1WiganJul 18FRI

W5-0TamworthJul 14FRI

L0-2LincolnMay 2LEA

W2-1Stockport CountyApr 28LEA

Grimsby Town

L1-2ShrewsburyOct 3LEA

L1-2Newport CountySep 26LEA

L1-2Notts CountySep 22EFL

W2-0Crawley TownSep 19LEA

W2-0Bristol RoversSep 12LEA

D2-2CheltenhamSep 5LEA

D2-2Accrington STSep 1LEA

D2-2Fleetwood TownAug 29LEA

D0-0WalsallAug 22LEA

W1-0Exeter CityAug 15LEA

L1-3BlackpoolAug 8LEA

W3-2Grimsby BoroughAug 4FRI

W2-0WiganAug 1FRI

D0-0Boston UnitedJul 29FRI

W5-1LincolnJul 28FRI

Squad & Injuries

Port Vale

30 available

Attackers9

Midfielders9

Defenders9

Goalkeeper3

Grimsby Town

30 available

Attackers6

Midfielders10

Defenders11

Goalkeeper3

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

No

Under 2.5

Under 0.5 goals in 1st half

Port Vale or Grimsby Town

Draw

Port Vale

Result3 of 5 landed

Goals6 of 7 landed

Match stats0 of 3 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Port Vale

Grimsby Town

Squad & Injuries

Port Vale

Grimsby Town