Mansfield vs Port Vale: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Mansfield and Port Vale go head-to-head at Wembley on Saturday looking to secure promotion to League One.

Mansfield have pulled off an incredible achievement to make it to the play-off final, having been in the relegation zone in October.

Their six-game unbeaten run saw them secure a spot in the top seven and make it all the way to the final.

Mansfield vs Port Vale latest odds

Mansfield are slight favourites to win the game at 7/4 (2.75) with bet365, while Port Vale are offered at 9/5 (2.8).

The draw can be backed at 2/1 (3.0).

Mansfield vs Port Vale first goalscorer

Mansfield top scorer Rhys Oates, second-top scorer Jordan Bowery and Danny Johnson are all 6/1 (7.0) to get the first goal of the game.

Port Vale star James Wilson is also 4/1 (5.0) to score first, while team-mate Jamie Proctor is 13/2 (7.5).

Mansfield vs Port Vale preview

Mansfield have done an incredible job to claw their way up the table and get within 90 minutes of promotion to League One.

They could book their return to the third tier of English football for the first time in almost 20 years with a win against Port Vale.

Their opponents at Wembley have been inconsistent of late, having won two and lost four of their last six matches.

They had to claw their way back from a 2-1 first-leg loss to beat Swindon in the semi-finals on penalties.

Mansfield vs Port Vale tips & predictions

Both teams scored in both of the games between these sides earlier this season, so backing both to find the net again this time at 10/11 (1.91) is an appealing bet.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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