EFL Cup Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Arsenal

League One side Port Vale host Premier League club Arsenal in this EFL Cup match at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 24 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The BTTS No Selection Looks Value

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle when Port Vale clash with Arsenal. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -182.

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Vale Looking to Build on Previous Win

Port Vale were winners in their last game, overcoming Mansfield Town by a 2-1 scoreline at Vale Park in League One.

In the last EFL Cup round, Port Vale triumphed 1-0 away to Birmingham City.

Arsenal drew their previous game which was at home in the Premier League. The action at Emirates Stadium ended 1-1 against Manchester City. The North London team boasted 67% possession and had three shots on goal, with Gabriel Martinelli on the scoresheet.

Port Vale vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Port Vale vs Arsenal fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for betting BTTS No when it comes to the Both Teams to Score market. We’re not sure that both teams can get on the EFL Cup scoresheet and odds of -182 are value.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of EFL Cup stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Port Vale vs Arsenal EFL Cup & league stats:

7 of the last 10 Port Vale matches have resulted in BTTS No
7 of the last 11 Port Vale matches have resulted in BTTS No
4 of the last 5 Arsenal matches have resulted in BTTS No
6 of the last 10 Arsenal away matches have resulted in BTTS No

BTTS No Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 64.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -182 Watch Live Bet Now

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Published 21:08, 22 September 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale

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Arsenal

Let’s take a chance on the +540 available that Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -182

Asian Handicap Port Vale +2.5 -110

Total Goals Under 2.5 +215

We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: No on the BTTS market, Port Vale with an Asian Handicap of +2.5 as well as two or less goals scored in the match.

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Port Vale vs Arsenal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Arsenal Massive Favourites With Betting Sites

The bookmakers are taking no risks with their odds of -1000 for Arsenal which suggests that the favourites have a 91% likelihood of winning this EFL Cup clash. Port Vale are seen as by far the most unlikely winner at +2400.

Backing Arsenal -2.5 on the Asian Handicap means you simply need them to win by three or more goals. They are -112 to achieve this against Port Vale and it’s one way of backing the favourites.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -182 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Viktor Gyökeres Favourite to Score the First Goal

Viktor Gyökeres is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +210. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -179.

Player Goals

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

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Player Shots On Target

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Port Vale Stats

Arsenal Stats

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 9 matches
1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 5 home matches

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.89 goals scored and 1.11 conceded in the previous 9 matches
An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 5 home matches
An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 9 matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 5 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 9 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 5 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 9 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 5 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

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Port Vale vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Port Vale vs Arsenal team news. Expect the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.