Port Vale vs Carlisle Predictions

Port Vale vs Carlisle is scheduled for kick off on 21 December, at 16:00. The game is set to take place at Vale Park, with Edward Duckworth officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Port Vale currently holding the 2nd position in the table 38 points ahead of Carlisle. Port Vale have lost 1 English Football League - League Two match to Carlisle out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Gillingham, Port Vale is determined to redeem themselves. Port Vale have won 12 of their last 23 English Football League - League Two matches at Vale Park. Carlisle's away record stands at 5 victories from 23 games. Following a draw in their last match against Salford in the English Football League - League Two, Carlisle is aiming to secure a win against Port Vale.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Port Vale have scored over 1.5 goals in 63% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 61% of games. Their total stands at 65 goals and 181 shots on target this English Football League - League Two season. Meanwhile, Carlisle have scored 44 goals with 171 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 67% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Port Vale scored 2 goals while Carlisle scored 3 goals. Their last match on 18 April 2025 ended in 3-2 to Carlisle.