Cardiff vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Newly promoted Cardiff City will get the chance to celebrate their promotion in front of their fans on Wednesday night as they host Port Vale. The Valiants have been very busy over the last couple of weeks, playing four games in the space of ten days or so so Jon Brady's team will be tired heading into this game. The Bluebirds will expect the points here, but Vale's improved form makes a prediction on this match tricky.
The League table makes good reading for Cardiff fans as Brian Barry Murphy's team sit second in the table, secure of promotion with 85 points from their 43 games played. Top spot is possible but unlikely as they trail Lincoln by nine points. Port Vale's recent form has been good but the Valiants still occupy 23rd spot in the table after 42 games, amassing 39 points, 11 from safety but with four games left to play.
Cardiff's recent for sees them unbeaten in their last five games. That run includes a 1-1 draw away at Peterborough United, followed by a 2-0 home win over Bolton and then a 1-1 draw away to Huddersfield Town. Promotion was secured this weekend past with a superb 3-1 away win at Reading.
Port Vale are unbeaten in their last four games, a run which includes a 1-0 win over Rotherham at home and then a 0-0 draw with Barnsley also at home. They then landed a superb 3-1 win at Peterborough United before another 0-0 draw at home to Wigan on Sunday.
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Cardiff v Port Vale Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.34 | 5.4 | 8 |
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1.39 | 4.8 | 7.18 |
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1.32 | 5.15 | 8.6 |
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1.39 | 5.25 | 5.5 |
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1.39 | 4.7 | 6.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cardiff and Port Vale?
Our prediction for the Cardiff vs Port Vale match is: HT/FT - Draw/Cardiff.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/04/2026 between Cardiff and Port Vale in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.42% for a win of Cardiff against Port Vale with odds of 1.43 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cardiff vs Port Vale is 25.06% with odds of 5.4 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.52% chance ⭐ for a win of Port Vale vs Cardiff with odds of 10.5 at LSbet.
Cardiff - Port Vale Prediction and Best Odds:
| Cardiff Port Vale Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 51.42% | 1.43 at Tonybet |
| Under 2.5 | 57.11% | 2.22 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score: No | 68.75% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Cardiff | 24.14% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Cardiff vs Port Vale Form
Cardiff and Port Vale's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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91 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 |
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22
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42 | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | -25 |
Cardiff and Port Vale Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
11 Apr 2026 - League One
6 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
17 Mar 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
17 Mar 2026 - League One
7 Mar 2026 - League One
17 Feb 2026 - League One
14 Feb 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
6 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Mar 2026 - League One
10 Mar 2026 - League One
28 Feb 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Apr 2026 - League One
16 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
7 Apr 2026 - League One
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
28 Mar 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Apr 2026 - League One
14 Apr 2026 - League One
7 Apr 2026 - League One
21 Mar 2026 - League One
14 Mar 2026 - League One
11 Mar 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Apr 2026 - League One
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
28 Mar 2026 - League One
24 Mar 2026 - League One
17 Mar 2026 - League One
24 Feb 2026 - League One
Cardiff vs Port Vale Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
7 Aug 2025 - League One
Players list
N. Trott
DefenderC. Scanlon
D. Lawlor
R. Kpakio
G. Osho
MidfielderA. Robertson
J. Colwill
R. Colwill
ForwardY. Salech
C. Robinson
D. Turnbull
J. Gauci
DefenderC. Hall
E. Campbell
C. Humphreys
J. Lawrence-Gabriel
L. Gordon
MidfielderB. Garrity
G. Hall
R. Croasdale
ForwardR. Walters
M. Sherif
Substitutes
J. Bagan
P. Ng
W. Fish
MidfielderC. Willock
R. Wintle
ForwardO. Tanner
O. Kellyman
B. Amos
DefenderJ. Headley
T. Magloire
MidfielderO. Hernandez
J. Shipley
E. Archer
ForwardB. Waine
Most goals and assists
Cardiff
Port Vale
Y. Salech
(14 Goals)
M. Sherif
(4 Goals)
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R. Croasdale
(4 Goals)
Cardiff - Port Vale Key Points
- Cardiff have scored in the first half of just two of their last six games.
- Port Vale have failed to score in the first half in six of their last ten away games.
- Port Vale have lost seven of their last ten away league games (W3).
- Cardiff have won 15 of their 21 home games (D2, L4).
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Our Cardiff vs Port Vale Prediction
Our prediction for the Cardiff City vs. Port Vale League One match is: HT/FT - Draw/Cardiff.
With this being Port Vale's fourth game in the space of eight days, the Valiants players are likely to be tried by the time this trip to South Wales comes along. Cardiff do not have a great scoring record at home in the first half of games, but their overall strength is excellent making them a short-priced favourite for the win. Backing that within a HT/FT bet of Draw/Cardiff makes a good value bet.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Cardiff Port Vale
| Cardiff vs Port Vale | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 1.31 | 1.43 | +9.2% |
| Draw | 4.8 | 5.4 | +12.5% |
| Port Vale wins | 7.8 | 10.5 | +34.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Cardiff is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 9.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 76.3% and is now 69.9% (-6.4%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
