Port Vale (home)
- Port Vale: A run of one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches, and a current two-game losing streak, has seen Port Vale slip down to 23rd in League One, with just 39 points from 44 matches.
- Port Vale: Jon Brady took the reins at Vale Park in January 2026, and has focused on establishing a pragmatic, compact setup that can quickly transition into attack.
- Port Vale: His team have been solid, albeit uninspiring, and their lack of flair in the final third has been a major issue all season.
- Port Vale: Port Vale’s home record of W4, D9, L9 is uninspiring, but they have picked up two consecutive draws without defeat at Vale Park, and have a strong defensive record, having conceded just 23 goals (Average: 1.05) at home all season.
Lincoln City (away)
- Lincoln City are unbeaten in their last five games (W4, D1).
- Lincoln City: The Imps have scored 34 away goals this season, and have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 victory over Vale at home five months ago.
Head-to-Head
- Port Vale are winless in their last four matches against Lincoln City.
- Lincoln City have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 victory over Vale at home five months ago.
Port Vale
Ryan Croasdale is Port Vale’s top scorer in League One this term, with four goals in 29 appearances .
Lincoln City
Jack Moylan has scored 11 times in 30 appearances in League One , and is a threat in the air and on the ground, both as a targetman and with his excellent left foot.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals looks a strong play at 1.95 , while Both Teams to Score - Yes is also tempting at 2.03 .
Prediction
With Lincoln’s superior form, recent head-to-head dominance, and much greater attacking firepower, they should have the strength to take all three points on Saturday.
