Stockport County vs Port Vale Prediction: Hatters to wrap up play-off spot

Stockport County can secure their place in the League 1 play-offs on Tuesday night (19:45 BST, Sky Sports+) when they host a Port Vale side who have already been condemned to life in League 2 next season.

Below are my Stockport vs Port Vale predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the clash in Greater Manchester.

Team News

Stockport are dealing with a host of injuries heading into this game, with the likes of Joseph Olowu, Brad Hills, Josh Dacres-Cogley, Callum Connolly and Arttu Hoskonen all unavailable.

As for Port Vale, they have suffered no fresh injuries following their last outing but they still have a sizeable list of walking wounded.

George Byers, Ben Heneghan, Jayden Stockley, Kyle John, Andre Gray and Funso Ojo will all miss out on the trip to Edgeley Park.

Football Odds

Stockport vs Port Vale Odds

Stockport are the 2/5 favourites going into Tuesday’s encounter, while Port Vale are the 13/2 underdogs to head back to Staffordshire with the spoils.

A draw is available at 18/5, while over 3.5 total goals to be scored in the game is currently 13/8.

Stockport to win to nil @ 5/4

Getting back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Peterborough United last time out, Stockport are back on track in their push for the play-off places.

A point would be enough on Tuesday to secure their place in the top six but the Hatters look capable of bagging all three against a Port Vale side who have nothing but pride to play for following relegation.

County have already had joy against the Valiants this season, winning 3-0 and 4-0 in their two meetings this term.

Given those previous results, and the fact Port Vale have failed to score in six of their last nine games in all competitions, Stockport to win to nil gets the green light here.

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Louie Barry anytime goalscorer @ 23/20

Louie Barry’s confidence might well have been given a boost following his impressive performance against Posh last time out.

Scoring a hat-trick in that 3-1 victory, the 22-year-old will be eager to continue his goalscoring form this week.

With Stockport already having put seven goals past Port Vale in their two meetings this season, Barry should get plenty of opportunities to add to his tally on Tuesday night at Edgeley Park.

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