Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

FA Cup Betting Preview: Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers

League One club Port Vale host League Two side Bristol Rovers at Vale Park, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 6 December.

We believe that odds of -112 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Port Vale and Bristol Rovers will play out a low-scoring contest.

Port Vale were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 League One loss against Lincoln City at LNER Stadium.

Bristol Rovers were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over in League Two at home to Notts County at Memorial Stadium.

In the last FA Cup round, Port Vale secured a 5-1 home win against Maldon & Tiptree, while Rovers visited Bromley and landed a 2-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Port Vale won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-0 League One home victory was recorded against Rovers at Vale Park. The past 6 H2H games have seen both teams register three wins.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Port Vale	33	6	9	18	26	46	-20	26:46	27

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Bristol Rovers	36	11	4	21	37	58	-21	37:58	37

Confirmed Lineups

Port Vale confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ben Amos (GK), Kyle John, Ben Heneghan, Connor Hall, Jaheim Headley, George Hall, Funso Ojo, George Byers, Ben Waine, Devante Cole, Ruari Paton.

Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Luke Southwood (GK), Stephan Negru, Tom Lockyer, Clinton Mola, Taylor Moore, Joel Cotterill, Kamil Conteh, Fabrizio Cavegn, Bryant Bilongo, Luke Thomas, Ellis Harrison.

Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this FA Cup encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -112 look more than fair.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the FA Cup form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

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

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 19 Port Vale games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rovers games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Rovers games.

The best betting apps make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There’s an opportunity to combine Under 2.5 Goals with BTTS No if you want a bigger potential return, with bettors able to land this pick through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Port Vale 1 - 0 Rovers

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Port Vale to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +510, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers 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.

Port Vale are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this FA Cup clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -139. Bristol Rovers are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +310.

Taking Port Vale -0.75 against Rovers means a full Asian Handicap payout at -115 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -137.

No matter what FA Cup game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+285

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+138

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-476

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

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

Port Vale Stats

Bristol Rovers Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Port Vale vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News

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