Port Vale host Bristol City in a highly-anticipated FA Cup clash where both teams are dealing with injury concerns but eager to gain momentum. As the Championship side have been in a better form, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Valiants come into this match following a 1-1 draw with Luton Town, with Bryers and Heneghan sidelined. Port Vale have struggled for consistency this season, averaging just 0.90 points per game overall, scoring 0.8 goals per match, and keeping clean sheets in only 20% of games. Home form is even more concerning, with no wins in their last five, although they do manage to score in 67% of home games.
Bristol City, on the other hand, aim to recover from a 2-1 defeat to Watford, missing only defender Luke McNally. The Robins have been more consistent, averaging 1.40 PPG, scoring 1.5 goals per match, and keeping 20% clean sheets. Their away form shows potential, scoring in 60% of road fixtures. The H2H record favors Bristol City heavily, with three wins from four meetings and 75% of past clashes over 2.5 goals, highlighting attacking tendencies.
Given Bristol City's superior H2H record and better overall form, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Away Win, alongside Over 1.5 goals (100% H2H) and Bristol City Over 1.5.
This FA Cup match will be played on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Port Vale vs Bristol City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 1 - 2 Bristol City
Port Vale vs Bristol City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Sinclair Armstrong @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Sinclair Armstrong @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Funso Ojo @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bristol City -0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Bristol City +1 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bristol City to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bristol City to Win/Bristol City to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bristol City - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferPort Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwldlldwd | 0.90 |
| Home | lldldd | 0.50 |
| Away | lwlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.83 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.05 | 1.29 | 0.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.39 |
Bristol City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwlwdlwl | 1.40 |
| Home | wwldl | 1.40 |
| Away | dlwlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 4.00 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.07 | 1.42 |
Port Vale vs Bristol City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Bristol City (75%)
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