Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips | 14/02/2026

Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction and Betting Tips | 14 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

12 February 2026 • 09:24 UTC • 1 min read

Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction and Betting Tips 14 February 2026

Port Vale host Bristol City in a highly-anticipated FA Cup clash, with League One Vale aiming to upset Championship opposition. However, given the Valiants' recent ups and downs in the English third tier, we predict a 2-1 away win. Port Vale’s form has been inconsistent, averaging 1.3 points per game and scoring 1.1 goals per match, while conceding 1.5, though they have shown some resilience at home with 50% clean sheets away. Midfielder George Byers remains sidelined for the hosts, limiting their creative options.

Bristol City head into the match in stronger form, collecting 1.6 points per game and averaging 1.8 goals per match, with their attacking output particularly potent at home (2.4 goals per game). Defender Ross McCrorie is a major doubt following a knock, which could expose their backline slightly, but City’s experience at Championship level gives them a clear edge.

Historically, Bristol City dominate the fixture with 3 wins in 4 meetings, and both sides have frequently featured goals, making this tie likely to be open and competitive. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals seems like the best betting option for this FA Cup encounter, alongside Bristol City to win and Bristol City or Draw as the Robins have been in a fine form of late.

This FA Cup match will be played on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 15:00.

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

Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Sinclair Armstrong @ 140 Odds
First Goalscorer: Sinclair Armstrong @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Ryan Croasdale @ 175 Odds
Asian Handicap: Bristol City -0.5 @ -138 Odds
European Handicap: Port Vale +2 @ -275 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 @ -334 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Bristol City to Win/Bristol City to Win @ 175 Odds
Clean Sheet: Bristol City - No @ -200 Odds

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Port Vale Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwldl	1.30
Home	wlldl	1.17
Away	lwlw	1.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	40%	33%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.60	3.33	1.50
Scored	1.10	1.50	0.50
Conceded	1.50	1.83	1.00
BTTS	30%	50%	0%
Clean Sheets	30%	17%	50%
Failed to Score	40%	33%	50%
Expected Goals	1.14	1.31	0.88
Expected Goals Against	1.23	1.21	1.27

Bristol City Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlwlw	1.60
Home	wlwwl	1.80
Away	wldlw	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	60%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.30	4.00	2.60
Scored	1.80	2.40	1.20
Conceded	1.50	1.60	1.40
BTTS	40%	20%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	40%	20%
Failed to Score	40%	40%	40%
Expected Goals	1.27	1.43	1.11
Expected Goals Against	1.15	0.98	1.31