Port Vale vs Cardiff City - League One
Fixture Preview - 7 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Port Vale hosts Cardiff City at Vale Park on Thursday evening, with both teams looking to solidify their positions early in the League One campaign. Port Vale's recent form has been inconsistent, recording just one win in their last five matches (LDWDL), while Cardiff City arrives with a strong run, having won four of their last five fixtures (WWWDW). This disparity in form could play a crucial role as the teams meet. Historically, the head-to-head record suggests a competitive matchup, with only one win for either side in the last ten encounters. However, the odds reflect Cardiff's status as slight favourites, priced at 2.62 for an away win. A notable angle to consider is the potential for both teams to score; with both clubs showing vulnerabilities at the back, the odds of 1.9 for BTTS (Both Teams to Score) could represent good value. As Port Vale looks to leverage home advantage, expect a closely contested game that may see goals at both ends.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stevenage | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Barnsley | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Luton Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Stockport County | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Exeter City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Wigan Athletic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  AFC Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Reading | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 |  Northampton Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Port Vale | 0–0 | Cardiff City | League One |
| August 26, 2014 | Port Vale | 2–3 | Cardiff City | Carabao Cup |