Bradford City vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips (29 December)

Bradford have won 11 of their last 21 matches, and have suffered 3 defeats and 7 draws in the same period. Over this period of 21 matches, Bradford have scored 31 goals and conceded 21. In their very last meeting, Bradford played against the team and the match ended with a result of 2 - 1. Opposite, Port Vale have won 3 wins in their last 21 matches, for 6 draws and 12 losses conceded.

In their last match, Port Vale faced the team for a final score of 0 - 5. Between Bradford who are currently 3rd in League One with a total record of 11 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats, and Port Vale ranked 24th in League One and having a total record of 3 wins, 6 draws and 12 defeats, we see Bradford's victory.

Looking at the most recent head‑to‑head context, the last completed match between these sides came in April 2025, when Port Vale earned a 2–0 victory at Vale Park in League TwoSky Sports. Bradford, however, had won the previous December meeting 2–1, showing how unpredictable this pairing can beESPN. More recently, Bradford’s league form has included narrow wins and disciplined defensive displays, while Port Vale have managed to avoid heavy defeats but continue to struggle for goals, with only three league victories in their last twenty matches according to Moore’s own assessmentYahoo Sports Australia. Both teams therefore enter this clash with contrasting pressures: Bradford aiming to stay among the leaders, and Vale fighting to claw their way out of danger.

With all of this in mind, the tactical tone of the match seems likely to be shaped by Bradford’s structured approach and Port Vale’s need to remain compact to avoid being punished early. Bradford have shown a preference for grinding out results in tight matches, while Vale’s recent outings suggest they will attempt to frustrate and counter when possible. Given the patterns of both sides over the past two months, along with their recent low‑scoring tendencies, the most realistic prediction for this encounter is a narrow Bradford City win, and the correct score we are backing is 1–0.

• Summary: Bradford City is going head to head with Port Vale starting on 29 Dec 2025 at 19:45 UTC . The match is a part of the League One .
• Bradford City Feedinco Rating: 6.88
• Port Vale Feedinco Rating: 6.72