Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

FA Cup Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Bristol City

League One team Port Vale host Championship side Bristol City at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 3 March.

If you concur with our viewpoint that Bristol City can beat Port Vale, there is the opportunity to land a price of -125 that this happens. We think that the odds stand out on the Full-Time Result market.

Port Vale, who sit bottom of League One, were held to a 1–1 draw at home by Luton Town at Vale Park in their last game.

Bristol City, currently tenth in the Championship, suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Watford at Ashton Gate in their previous game. Gerhard Struber's side had four shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Scott Twine was on the scoresheet.

In their previous FA Cup matches, Port Vale claimed a 1-0 win at home to Fleetwood Town, while City hosted Watford and landed a 5-1 victory.

Confirmed Lineups

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Joe Gauci (GK), Tyler Magloire, Cameron Humphreys, Connor Hall, Jordan Gabriel, Rhys Walters, Jordan Shipley, Liam Gordon, Ben Waine, Ethon Archer, Martin Sherif.

Bristol City confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Joe Lumley (GK), Ross McCrorie, Noah Eile, Cameron Pring, Sam Bell, Sam Morsy, Max Bird, Seb Naylor, Scott Twine, Delano Burgzorg, Sinclair Armstrong.

Port Vale vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Port Vale vs Bristol City tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bristol City can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this FA Cup game. The odds of -125 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest FA Cup team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Port Vale vs Bristol City FA Cup & league stats:

• Port Vale have lost 10 of their last 20 games.

The best betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

City To Win @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 0 - 1 Bristol City

The Robins are available at +500 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott Twine to Score +220

Scott Twine (City) has scored in his past two matches We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +220 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Scott Twine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+450

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Port Vale vs Bristol City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Bristol City odds are -127 which leads to them being favourites in this FA Cup clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 56% prospect of securing a victory. If you want to back the outsider, Port Vale are available at +325.

City -0.75 are -105 against Port Vale on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every FA Cup game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+325

X

+270

2

-127

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+125

2

+138

Double Chance

1X

-109

12

-435

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-303

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-135

2 Hcp -0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-127

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-114

There is +170 available that Emil Riis finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +360.

Emil Riis (City)

First

+360

Anytime

+170

Scott Twine (City)

First

+450

Anytime

+220

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+450

Anytime

+230

Samuel Bell (City)

First

+600

Anytime

+290

Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+295

Dajaune Brown (Port Vale)

First

+750

Anytime

+335

Tomi Horvat (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+370

Delano Burgzorg (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+380

Max Bird (City)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

George Earthy (City)

First

+900

Anytime

+450

George Hall (Port Vale)

First

+1000

Anytime

+450

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+1000

Anytime

+460

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Onel Hernández (Port Vale)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Jason Knight (City)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Liam Spencer Gordon (Port Vale)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Robert Atkinson (City)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Funso Ojo (Port Vale)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Neto Borges (City)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

George Byers (Port Vale)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Jordan Shipley (Port Vale)

First

+1800

Anytime

+900

Jack Shorrock (Port Vale)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

George Tanner (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Kyle John (Port Vale)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Noah Eile (City)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Joe Williams (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Robert Dickie (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Adam Randell (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Cameron Pring (City)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

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

Port Vale Stats

Bristol City Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 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 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Port Vale vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

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