Port Vale vs Cardiff Predictions

Port Vale vs Cardiff is scheduled for kick off on 07 August, at 19:00. The game is set to take place at Vale Park, with Tom Reeves officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Port Vale currently holding the 22nd position in the table 49 points behind Cardiff. Port Vale have lost 1 English Football League - League One match to Cardiff out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Lincoln, Port Vale is determined to redeem themselves. Port Vale have won 4 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Vale Park. Cardiff's away record stands at 10 victories from 23 games. Following their 5-4 loss to Mansfield Town, Cardiff is determined to bounce back with a win against Port Vale.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Port Vale have scored over 1.5 goals in 54% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 36 goals and 143 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Cardiff have scored 90 goals with 250 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 78% of matches but conceded in 63% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Port Vale scored 0 goals while Cardiff scored 1 goal. Their last match on 22 April 2026 ended in 1-0 to Cardiff.