Port Vale and Cardiff face each other on Thursday 08.07.2025, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Port Vale's home ground, the Vale Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Port Vale and Cardiff, 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 Port Vale vs Cardiff

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Port Vale win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Port Vale's ability to avoid defeat to make Port Vale win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Port Vale to score first

Port Vale to score first is our top betting tip of the match. While Port Vale won't be favoured to win, they are still a side that must be respected.

Port Vale has been a consistently capable attacking force, and they do have the dangerous weapons to deliver an early blow to Cardiff's defence.

Port Vale preview

Port Vale heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 1 matches, The Vale secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Port Vale's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 0 victories so far.

Port Vale has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 1 goals, of which 1 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Connor Hall, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Mitchell Clark has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Port Vale has conceded 2 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 2 per game) and 2 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Cardiff preview

Cardiff comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 1 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 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

The Bluebirds's attack has been highly effective, scoring 2 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.

The Bluebirds's offensive system is led by Rubin Colwill, the team's top scorer this season. The welsh midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ollie Tanner. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 1 goals in 1 matches, averaging 1 per match.

Head to head: Port Vale vs Cardiff

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Port Vale

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L

0

Home

0

Away L

0

Away Team

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Cardiff

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home W

3

Away

0

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