Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W Predictions

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FA Women's CupFA Women's Cup · England
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Port Vale W

Port Vale W

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Boldmere St. Michaels W

Boldmere St. Michaels W

🗓️ Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 at 14:00 GMT (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 Vale Park, Stoke on Trent

Win Probability (1X2)

Port Vale W 29%Draw 27%Boldmere St. Michaels W 44%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Boldmere St. Michaels W Win

Match Result

6.5/10

Boldmere St. Michaels W Power Past Port Vale W to Book FA Cup Progression

Boldmere St. Michaels Women delivered a commanding performance at Vale Park, defeating Port Vale Women 3-1 to advance in the FA Women's Cup. The visitors asserted their authority early and maintained control throughout, ultimately proving too clinical for the hosts. Port Vale W managed to find the net once, but were unable to match the attacking verve and organization of their opponents. Despite the home crowd's encouragement, Port Vale W struggled to create sustained pressure, while Boldmere St. Michaels W capitalized on their chances and managed the game well. With no cards issued in a fair-spirited contest, the difference was Boldmere's sharper edge in both boxes.

🔥 AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results3/3 hit

1X2 — Away
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over
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BTTS — Yes
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Key Moments

Unknown' — Goal

Boldmere St. Michaels W open the scoring to take early control.

Unknown' — Goal

Boldmere St. Michaels W double their lead, putting Port Vale W under pressure.

Unknown' — Goal

Port Vale W pull one back, offering hope to the home side.

Unknown' — Goal

Boldmere St. Michaels W restore their two-goal cushion to seal the win.

Port Vale W

Port Vale W

5.5/10

Port Vale W battled gamely but were ultimately outclassed by a more clinical Boldmere St. Michaels side. While they managed to get on the scoresheet, their attacking efforts lacked consistency and they struggled to turn possession into clear-cut chances. Defensively, they found it difficult to contain Boldmere's forward line, conceding three times over the course of the match. Despite their efforts, Port Vale W could not muster a sustained response after falling behind, and their inability to create meaningful opportunities proved costly.

Key Players

Unknown Goalscorer: Scored Port Vale W's only goal, offering hope for a comeback.

Strengths

Showed resilience despite trailingManaged to get on the scoresheet

Weaknesses

Struggled defensively against Boldmere's attackLacked attacking cohesion and cutting edge
Boldmere St. Michaels W

Boldmere St. Michaels W

8/10

Boldmere St. Michaels W put in a professional and efficient display, controlling proceedings and converting their chances to secure a deserved 3-1 victory. Their attacking play was incisive, and defensively they kept Port Vale W largely at bay, conceding only once. The visitors' ability to manage the tempo and take their opportunities was the difference on the day. With three goals and a disciplined team effort, Boldmere St. Michaels W demonstrated their quality and composure, booking their place in the next round with authority.

Key Players

Unknown Goalscorers: Shared the goals that propelled Boldmere to victory.

Strengths

Clinical finishing in front of goalDisciplined defensive organization

Weaknesses

Conceded a goal despite overall controlCould have pressed their advantage further

Tactical Analysis

With lineups and formations unavailable, the match narrative suggests Boldmere St. Michaels W imposed their game plan effectively, likely utilizing a balanced approach that combined attacking intent with defensive solidity. Their ability to score three goals away from home points to well-coordinated forward movements and efficient use of space in the final third. Port Vale W, meanwhile, appeared to struggle in transition and were unable to maintain sustained spells of possession or pressure. The lack of cards and disciplinary incidents indicates a match played in good spirit, but Boldmere's superior organization and finishing ultimately made the difference.

Turning Point

Boldmere St. Michaels W's second goal, which gave them a two-goal cushion and forced Port Vale W to chase the game.

Man of the Match

Unknown Boldmere St. Michaels W Goalscorer

Instrumental in securing victory with crucial goals and a composed attacking display.

Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W: Match Preview

Port Vale W enter this FA Women's Cup fixture off the back of a difficult run, having lost three of their last four ties and conceding 2.5 goals per game in that stretch. Boldmere St. Michaels W arrive with a slightly better recent record, picking up two wins in their last five and showing the ability to score away from home. With no league standings or season-long metrics, both sides are seeking to advance and build momentum in the cup.

Statistically, the matchup is shaped by defensive vulnerabilities on both sides. Port Vale W have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five, while Boldmere St. Michaels W have managed just one. Both teams average over a goal per game (Port Vale W 1.5, Boldmere 1.4) but are conceding at nearly double that rate. The recent cup ties for both have produced high-scoring outcomes, with three of the last five featuring goals for both teams.

Given these rates, the model expects an open contest with Boldmere St. Michaels W's slightly more reliable attack tipping the balance. The likeliest outcome is a 2-1 away win, but the lack of robust data means volatility is high—either side could capitalise on defensive errors. Over 2.5 goals and BTTS are both supported by the recent scoring patterns.

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Port Vale W1.30

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Expected goals · model says 1.65

Win Probability
Port Vale W 30% Draw 24% Boldmere St. Michaels W 46%

Over 2.5 Goals

57%

BTTS: Yes

59%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
29%
27%
44%
Port Vale W 29%Draw 27%Boldmere St. Michaels W 44%
Both Teams to Score
55%
45%
Yes 55%No 45%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
57%
43%
Over 2.5 57%Under 2.5 43%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W that most previews miss.

  • 1Across their last five FA Women's Cup matches, Port Vale W have conceded at least two goals in every defeat.
  • 2Boldmere St. Michaels W have scored in four of their last five, with both teams scoring in three of those games.
  • 3Neither side has managed more than one clean sheet in their last five, pointing to a low shutout probability.

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The Case For This Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W Prediction

This FA Women's Cup tie brings together two sides with leaky defences and middling recent form, suggesting an open contest with a slight edge to the visitors. Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets, with Port Vale W conceding at a rate of 2.5 goals per game and Boldmere St. Michaels W not far behind at 2.4. The underlying rates point to a goal-rich environment, but neither attack is prolific enough to expect a rout.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Both teams have seen three of their last five matches end with both teams scoring.

Defence

  • →Port Vale W have lost three of their last four FA Women's Cup matches, conceding 10 goals in that span.

Match Context

  • →Boldmere St. Michaels W have scored in four of their last five, including two away fixtures.

How Port Vale W and Boldmere St. Michaels W Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Port Vale WPort Vale Wlast 5 matches

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Boldmere St. Michaels WBoldmere St. Michaels Wlast 5 matches

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Port Vale W have lost three of their last four, conceding heavily (10 goals in those defeats), and their only recent win came against lower-tier opposition. Boldmere St. Michaels W have alternated wins and losses but have found the net in four of their last five, including an away win over Crewe Alexandra W. Both sides are struggling for consistency, but the visitors' attack has been marginally more productive.

Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W — Last 1 Matches

Port Vale WPort Vale WLast 1 results
L1-3
Lvs Boldmere St. Michaels W1-3

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
W3-1
W@ Port Vale W3-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game

What History Says: Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W

There is no head-to-head data available for these teams, so no historical trends or dominant patterns can be drawn for this fixture.

Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

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Port Vale W wins

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Draws

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Boldmere St. Michaels W wins

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25 Oct 26Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W1-3

Things to Watch: Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W

  • ⚠️No league standings, season-long records, or H2H data available—model relies entirely on small-sample recent cup results.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds provided, so value analysis is limited.
  • ⚠️Lack of shots, possession, corners, and discipline data reduces confidence in set-piece and cards predictions.

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Final Verdict

Port Vale W 1–2 Boldmere St. Michaels W

The model projects a 2-1 win for Boldmere St. Michaels W, anchored by their marginally better scoring record and Port Vale W's defensive frailty (2.5 goals conceded per game recently). The greatest risk to this call is the lack of broader data—if either side's true level is masked by the small sample of recent cup ties, the match could swing on individual errors or moments of quality.

Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W: Common Questions

Who will win Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W?

The model gives Boldmere St. Michaels W a 44% chance of victory, compared to 29% for Port Vale W and 27% for the draw, based on recent cup scoring and concession rates.

Will both teams score in Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W?

Yes is rated at 55% probability, as both teams have scored in three of their last five matches and neither side has kept more than one clean sheet in that span.

How many goals are expected in Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W?

The model estimates a 57% chance of over 2.5 goals, with both teams averaging over 1.4 goals scored and over 2.4 conceded per match in their last five cup ties.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Port Vale W vs Boldmere St. Michaels W: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 18 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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