Darren Moore and his Port Vale side will hope to stop their slide on the road to fellow promotion contenders Doncaster Rovers in League Two action.
League Two
Our Three Predictions For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale
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- Prediction 1 – Both Teams To Score – 4/5
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- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 10/11
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- Prediction 3 – Doncaster Rovers To Win – 17/20
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First Prediction For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale – Both Teams To Score – 4/5
Doncaster Rovers have been involved in a lot of goals over their past five games, with 12 goals scored in five matches, with half of those coming in Rovers’ favour. It hasn’t been the same for Port Vale, with three goalless draws in the same number of games. Whilst they may be lacking with goals, The Valiants do have plenty of people who can contribute, including Lorent Tolaj and Ronan Curtis whilst lead scorer Jayden Stockley recovers from an injury issue.
Second Prediction For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 10/11
Both teams are averaging scoring and conceding over a goal per game, with Rovers having the better attacking record at 1.42 per game on average and Vale having the stronger defensive average of a goal per game. The Staffordshire side have also had poor times on the road as of late, losing 2-1 away to Bradford City before a very poor day at Grimsby Town.
Third Prediction For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale – Doncaster Rovers To Win – 17/20
Doncaster Rovers have the advantage of playing in South Yorkshire in this tie and are one of the top sides across the season when playing at home. Whilst Vale do rank second with their away records, recent form whilst Darren Moore’s side has been wobbly. Added with Jayden Stockley not at full fitness and not playing since the loss to Bradford City, they are missing their key man and that could prove pivotal for Doncaster’s chances.
Best Odds For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale
| Bookmaker | Doncaster Rovers | Draw | Port Vale |
| Betarno | 87/100 | 23/10 | 11/4 |
| Gentleman Jim | 17/20 | 12/5 | 14/5 |
| Myriadplay | 87/100 | 12/5 | 27/10 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Inconsistency has marked much of the recent form for both of these teams, with Port Vale slipping heavily and have sunk from a fairly strong position in second place and keeping pace with league leaders Walsall to be in fifth place and 14 points behind the Saddlers. They have been defensively resolute, shutting out Cheltenham Town, Bromley and Carlisle United in their last five. However, their attacking performances have cost them, failing to score in four in that period, only finding the net against Bradford City.
Doncaster Rovers pushed themselves into second place with Billy Sharp’s 92nd-minute winner against Fleetwood Town but are level on points with Salford City. Grant McCann’s side also have not kept up with Walsall’s blistering form, with two losses at the hands of Mat Sadler’s side on Boxing Day and AFC Wimbledon, both on the road.
This fixture has been played twice already this season, with Port Vale winning the last game in the EFL Trophy knockout rounds. In the reverse league game, Doncaster won the contest 3-2, with a Luke Molyneux double and a goal from Billy Sharp sealing the win at Vale Park.
Confrontation
04/01/2025
League Two League Two
Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
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2
10/12/2024
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
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1
31/08/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Doncaster Rovers
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29/07/2023
Club Friendlies Club Friendlies
Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
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0
Last Results - Doncaster 
25/01/2025
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Doncaster
Harrogate
1
0
W
18/01/2025
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Gillingham
Doncaster Rovers
0
1
W
04/01/2025
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Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
1
2
L
01/01/2025
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Doncaster Rovers
Fleetwood Town
2
1
W
29/12/2024
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Colchester United
Doncaster Rovers
1
1
D
Last Results - Port Vale
25/01/2025
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Chesterfield
Port Vale
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1
D
18/01/2025
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Port Vale
Newport County
3
2
W
04/01/2025
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Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
1
2
W
01/01/2025
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Port Vale
Cheltenham Town
0
0
D
29/12/2024
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Grimsby Town
Port Vale
3
0
L
Where To Watch Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
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- Location: Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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- Date: January 4th, 2024
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This game is unavailable to watch in the UK, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League Two clash?
Predicted Doncaster Rovers Lineup
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- Lineup: Sharman-Lowe; Sterry, Olowu, McGrath, Senior; Bailey, Broadbent; Molyneux, Sbarra, Hurst; Sharp
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- Injured/Suspended: Wood, Nixon
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- Manager: Grant McCann
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Predicted Port Vale Lineup
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- Lineup: Amos; Smith, Debrah, Hall; Cover, Croasdale, Garrity, John; Richards, Tolaj, Curtis
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- Injured/Suspended: Stockley, Byers
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- Manager: Darren Moore
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