Port Vale vs Mansfield Town: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 20 Sep '25)

Prepare yourselves for a hilarious showdown on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, when Port Vale squares off against Mansfield Town in League One action! As the referee's whistle echoes through the stands, fans will eagerly remember that this is a battle where Port Vale has repeatedly turned Mansfield into a friendly practice match over their last three encounters. That's right, amigos, Port Vale has conquered the field three times, leaving Mansfield Town yet to taste victory or even secure a draw! Their last duel, a spine-tingling spectacle on October 31st, 2023, saw Port Vale haunting Mansfield with a spooky 1-0 away victory.

Rolling into the upcoming game with a swagger that would make even the most seasoned quarterback blush, Port Vale strutted confidently past Exeter City with a 2-0 win. Meanwhile, Mansfield lit up their previous match with a thrilling 1-1 draw against Stevenage. In domestic league standings, however, Port Vale seems to have taken inspiration from the depths of their namesake, sitting comfortably in 20th place, while Mansfield spins circles in the 13th spot. It’s clear that these rankings add a bit of spice to this otherwise one-sided ritual.

When it comes to players knowing how to hog the limelight, all eyes will be on Port Vale's dashing hero D. Cole. With two goals this season, he's ready to play Cinderella, leaving Mansfield Town's defenders lost in their own fairy tale. For Mansfield, B. Cargill brings a blend of cunning and flair with his league-leading one assist. On the player ratings front, Devante Cole’s impressive score of 7.9 puts him at the top of Port Vale's list, while Jamie McDonnell holds Mansfield's torch high with a score of 7.49. Both teams have stars, but they'll also be busy spinning their heads to keep up with opponents.

Ball possession? Forget about it! Port Vale, known for outfoxing opponents with a decent 43.75% possession, might find themselves chasing shadows, as Mansfield dances around them with a dazzling 51.13% possession rate. If it’s corners that tickle your fancy, then prepare for a magnificent average of 4.38 corners per match from Port Vale, while Mansfield keeps the suspense alive with an average of 5.38 corners. And if cards are your thing, you'll find Port Vale accumulating a yellow card collection of 12, a naughty couple of red cards, but no penalty goals conceded. Meanwhile, Mansfield boasts 14 yellow cards, proving they also enjoy living on the edge, yet still prove they're on Santa's nice list with no red cards or penalties.

With all these stats in mind, tucking analysis under your pillow might just lead to dreams of Port Vale keeping their clean sheet against Mansfield Town. As they say, fortune favors the consistent, and if stats were fortune cookies, Port Vale’s not-so-secret recipe would most likely predict them nibbling at another victory this weekend.