Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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by Thobelani Moyo | in FA Cup Predictions
The fourth round of the FA Cup sees Port Vale and Bristol City battle it out at Vale Park. This marks the first meeting between these two sides in this competition. Here's the match prediction.
Port Vale are enduring a rough patch in England's third-tier competition. The team is anchored at the bottom of the table and are 11 points adrift of safety.
Their recent league game was a 2-2 home draw against Burton before a 4-0 defeat against Stockport County in the EFL Trophy.
The Valiants now shift their focus to the FA Cup. There are no complaints to be heard as their performances have met expectations. Their first match was a 5-1 home thrashing of Maldon & Tiptree. This was followed later by two consecutive against Bristol Rovers and, most recently, Fleetwood.
Bristol City, on the other hand, are one of two teams in the EFL Championship pushing for a promotion playoff spot. Having accumulated 26 points, they find themselves one point behind the desired spot.
Their recent match was a league game. Facing Hull City on the road, they won 3-2. This result was consolation for their prior 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Derby County.
As far as the FA Cup is concerned, the Robins began their campaign in the third round. They beat Watford 5-1 at home with Emil Riis bagging a hat-trick.
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Port Vale v Bristol City Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.1 | 3.6 | 1.86 |
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4.37 | 3.68 | 1.77 |
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4.22 | 3.64 | 1.8 |
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4.33 | 3.75 | 1.71 |
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4.3 | 3.7 | 1.78 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Port Vale and Bristol City?
Our prediction for the Port Vale vs Bristol City match is: Bristol City wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 14/02/2026 between Port Vale and Bristol City in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.31% for a win of Port Vale against Bristol City with odds of 4.5 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Port Vale vs Bristol City is 17.14% with odds of 3.75 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 44.55% chance ⭐ for a win of Bristol City vs Port Vale with odds of 1.86 at Stake.
Port Vale - Bristol City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Port Vale Bristol City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol City wins | 44.55% | 1.86 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.09% | 1.93 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 54.76% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Bristol City/Bristol City | 17.1% | 2.75 at Bet365 |
Port Vale vs Bristol City Form
Port Vale and Bristol City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Feb 2026 - EFL Trophy
7 Feb 2026 - League One
3 Feb 2026 - League One
31 Jan 2026 - League One
24 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Feb 2026 - EFL Trophy
7 Feb 2026 - League One
3 Feb 2026 - League One
24 Jan 2026 - League One
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - League One
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - League One
17 Jan 2026 - League One
13 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
30 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
Players list
J. Gauci
DefenderC. Humphreys
J. Lawrence-Gabriel
L. Gordon
T. Magloire
MidfielderO. Hernandez
G. Ward
B. Garrity
G. Hall
ForwardR. Walters
M. Sherif
R. Vitek
DefenderR. McCrorie
N. Eile
R. Dickie
N. Borges
MidfielderA. Randell
S. Morsy
J. Knight
T. Horvat
S. Twine
ForwardD. Burgzorg
Substitutes
B. Amos
DefenderB. Heneghan
C. Hall
MidfielderG. Byers
R. Croasdale
E. Archer
ForwardE. Lake
L. Thomas
DefenderS. Naylor
G. Tanner
MidfielderD. Ezendu
M. Sykes
G. Earthy
ForwardE. Riis
S. Armstrong
S. Bell
Missing players
R. Vitek
DefenderN. Eile
L. McNally
MidfielderM. Sykes
J. Williams
M. Bird
Port Vale - Bristol City Key Points
- Port Vale are winless in their last four home matches across all competitions. Three of those matches resulted in defeat.
- Bristol City are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Port Vale.
- Port Vale have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Bristol City have won their last three matches against Port Vale.
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Our Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction
Port Vale are battling with inconsistency, and nothing much can be expected from a side that has triumphed once in six games across all competitions. It becomes even worse considering that they've gone four home matches without a win against Bristol City. Three of those matches resulted in defeat.
Bristol City have a strong record against their opponents in this impending encounter. The visitors are unbeaten in their last nine matches in this fixture, with eight wins and a solitary draw. That said, expect the visiting team to win. Our Port Vale vs Bristol City prediction: Bristol City wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Port Vale Bristol City
| Port Vale vs Bristol City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Port Vale wins | 3.5 | 4.5 | +28.6% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.75 | +7.1% |
| Bristol City wins | 2.1 | 1.86 | -11.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bristol City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 11.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 47.6% and is now 53.8% (6.1%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
