Our Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Bristol City in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Port Vale vs Bristol City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Luton
Port Vale will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Luton on February 28. In that match, Port Vale recorded 39% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 39% | 3 (5) | 0.72 | 40 |
 Luton | 61% | 5 (5) | 1.62 | 42 |
Bristol City's Last Match – Bristol City vs Watford
Bristol City must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship defeat against Watford on February 27 and regain momentum. In that match, Bristol City controlled 65% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 65% | 7 (4) | 0.89 | 61 |
 Watford | 35% | 7 (4) | 0.96 | 28 |
Port Vale vs Bristol City Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.45 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Bristol City average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Port Vale 8-17
Bristol City 15-16
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.6
Bristol City to win: @1.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975