League Two Β· Β·Matchday 16

Barnet vs Port Vale

Garuda Lions Prediction: Barnet

2 – 1 Predicted score Β· 10% model probability

  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.17 vs 1.15.
  • RiskNo bookmaker prices recorded yet, so this pick has not been checked against the market.

The Hive Stadium, London

Barnet 60%
Draw 22%
Port Vale 18%

Confidence: Low  Β·  model-only, no market odds

Chance Barnet wins
60%
most likely outcome
Chance of a goal
96%
at least one goal in the match
Both teams score
61%
goals at both ends
Most likely score with our pick
2 – 1
10% of simulated outcomes

Barnet vs Port Vale overview

Garuda Lions analysis: Barnet vs Port Vale

model vs market on the 1X2
ProbabilityBarnetDrawPort Vale
Model59.7%21.9%18.4%
Marketβ€”β€”β€”
Final59.7%21.9%18.4%
Edgeβ€”β€”β€”

Confidence: Low

Why Barnet

  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 2.17 vs 1.15.

Barnet vs Port Vale match preview

Barnet will face Port Vale in a League Two matchup, with the model indicating a 60% probability of a Barnet victory, while Port Vale sits at 18%. The expected goals suggest a strong offensive performance from Barnet, projected at 2.17 compared to Port Vale's 1.15. The most likely scoreline is 2-1 in favor of Barnet, which aligns with the model's forecast of a high-scoring game, as there is a 65% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 61% likelihood that both teams will score.

In terms of recent form, Barnet has recorded a mixed set of results with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, while Port Vale has been more consistent with four wins, one draw, and one loss. This context adds intrigue to the fixture, with Barnet looking to capitalize on their home advantage.

Scoreline probability

model grid

Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.

Barnet ↓ / Port Vale β†’ 0 1 2 3 4+ 0 1 7% 10% 5% 2 8% 10% 6% 3 6% 7% 4+ 6% 6%

Goal probability

Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.

1+ goals 96%
2+ goals 85%
3+ goals 65%
No goals 4%

Barnet and Port Vale expected goals

Barnet 2.17
Port Vale 1.15

Total expected goals: 3.32

Barnet and Port Vale attack and defence ratings

Barnet

Attack 1.47 +47%
Defence 0.95 -5%

Port Vale

Attack 1.03 +3%
Defence 1.04 +4%

Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.

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Barnet vs Port Vale markets

Best value

the model's strongest selection per market
MarketModel pickProbabilityFair oddsEdgeBest price
1X2 Barnet 59.7% 1.67 β€” β€”
Over/Under 2.5 Over 2.5 64.6% 1.55 β€” β€”
Both teams to score Yes 61.5% 1.63 β€” β€”
Double chance 1X (home or draw) 81.6% 1.23 β€” β€”
Handicap -1 Loss 40.3% 2.48 β€” β€”

Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.

All probabilities

all probabilities from one model grid
MarketSelectionProbability
1X2Barnet59.7%
Draw21.9%
Port Vale18.4%
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.564.6%
Under 2.535.4%
Both teams to scoreYes61.5%
No38.5%
Double chance1X (home or draw)81.6%
12 (either side)78.1%
X2 (draw or away)40.3%
Handicap -1Barnet win38.0%
Push (exactly one goal)21.8%
Loss40.3%
Correct score (top 3)1-19.9%
2-19.8%
2-08.5%

Barnet vs Port Vale stats

Barnet and Port Vale recent form

newest first
Barnet WDWDLW
Port Vale WWLDWW

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.

Barnet and Port Vale season so far

league record

Barnet record

  • They have won 7 of their 13 league games this season, scoring 2.2 goals per match.
  • Their longest winning run this season stretches to 4 matches.
  • They have converted 3 of 3 penalties (100%).

Port Vale record

  • They have won 4 of their 12 league games this season, scoring 0.8 goals per match.
  • They average 1.3 goals per game at home against 0.3 on the road.
  • They have kept 4 clean sheets in 12 matches.
  • They have failed to score in 5 of 12 matches.
  • They have converted 3 of 3 penalties (100%).

Barnet vs Port Vale head-to-head

No recent meetings on record

Our head-to-head history covers these clubs' top-flight matches from 2014 onwards β€” these two simply haven't crossed paths in that window (newly promoted sides and cross-division pairings are the usual reason). The prediction doesn't rely on H2H: it is built from each team's current expected-goals ratings.

Barnet vs Port Vale odds

No bookmaker odds yet

Bookmakers usually price a fixture ~14 days before kickoff. We record snapshots twice a day, so the comparison table and price movement will appear here as soon as the market opens. Until then every probability on this page is model-only.

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