Chelsea and Port Vale face each other on Saturday 04.04.2026, at 17:15 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Chelsea's home ground, the Stamford Bridge.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Chelsea Football Club and Port Vale Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Chelsea vs Port Vale
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Chelsea preview
Chelsea heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 3 matches, Chelsea Football Club secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Chelsea F.C.'s 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Chelsea has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 96 goals, of which 13 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 4.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is João Pedro, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Reece James has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Chelsea has conceded 3 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 1 per game) and 68 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.39 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Port Vale preview
Port Vale comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 11 draws, and 23 losses.
Port Vale Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 55 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.06.
The Valiants's offensive system is led by Lorent Tolaj, the team's top scorer this season. The swiss forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ronan Curtis. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 65 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.25 per match.
Head to head: Chelsea vs Port Vale
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Chelsea
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Home | L L D D W |
1 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.33 | 0 | 5.33 |
| Scored | 4.33 | 0 | 4.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 67% |
|
xG
|
2.13 | 0 | 2.46 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0 | 1.34 |
Port Vale
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 80% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.44 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.28 | 0 |
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