Wolves vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Aug 2026

Wolves vs Port Vale Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Port Vale Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -116

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It could be all about Port Vale at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. This sees our money divided between +1.5 and +2.0 at a betting price of -116. They’re sure to acquit themselves well against Wolves.

Read our in-depth Wolves vs Port Vale betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Wolves vs Port Vale Preview

Championship team Wolves host League Two club Port Vale at Molineux Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 7 August.

Wolverhampton Wanderers endured a miserable 2025/26 Premier League campaign, finishing bottom of the table with just 20 points from 38 matches to suffer relegation to the Championship. They signed off with a 1-1 draw away to Burnley at Turf Moor. César Peixoto's side managed just 36% possession and registered four shots on target, with Adam Armstrong scoring their only goal.

Port Vale's 2025/26 League One campaign ended in relegation after they finished third from bottom with 42 points from 46 matches. The Valiants closed out the season with a 2-0 home loss to Lincoln City at Vale Park.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
22	Wolverhampton	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Port Vale	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Confirmed Lineups

Wolverhampton confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Daniel Bentley (GK), Kieran Trippier, Yerson Mosquera, Toti Gomes, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer Lopez, Andre, Hugo Bueno, Marshall Munetsi, Mateus Mane, Adam Armstrong.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jackson Smith (GK), Jordan Gabriel, Cameron Humphreys, Lewis Montsma, Liam Gordon, Kyle Dempsey, George Byers, Jaheim Headley, Rhys Walters, George Hall, Mo Faal.

Main Match Prediction

It could be all about backing Port Vale +1.75 when it comes to this EFL Cup clash. The underdogs can play well and the odds of -116 are appealing for a side who should be able to serve it up.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key EFL Cup data is helpful.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Port Vale in 2 of their last 3 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 2 of their last 3 games.

The best betting apps make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wolves 1 - 0 Port Vale

Wolves are available to back at +575 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147

The past three Wolves games have featured 6.67 corners on average. On this basis, we can take odds of -147 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wolves

Total

6.67 4.67 2.00

Home

6.67 4.67 2.00

Away

0 0 0

Port Vale

Total

8.00 2.67 5.33

Home

7.00 1.00 6.00

Away

8.50 3.50 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+102

Wolves Corners

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

-108

Port Vale Corners

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-556

X

+750

2

+390

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Wolves vs Port Vale 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.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are convincing -435 favourites to land the spoils in this EFL Cup encounter, which means a 81% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Port Vale have been priced up at +900.

You can back Wolves at -164 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Port Vale are +700 and the draw is chalked up at +195.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

-435

X

+500

2

+900

Half-Time Result

1

-164

X

+195

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-1000

X2

+255

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+600

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-122

2 Hcp +1.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-132

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

Wolverhampton Stats

Port Vale Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 3 matches
• 2 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 3 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win and 1 defeat in the previous 2 matches
• 1 wins have been recorded in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 2.67 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 2.67 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 3 home matches
• An average of 4.67 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 4.67 goals per game in the previous 3 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 3 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 3 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 2 matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 2 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 2.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
• An average of 6.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 6.67 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 8.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 1 away matches
• An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 1 away matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 1 away matches

Possession

• An average of 48.00% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 48.00% possession in the last 3 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 3 home matches

Possession

• An average of 24.50% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 1 away matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 1 away matches

Wolves vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News

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