Our Birmingham vs Port Vale Prediction: 1-2
Birmingham vs Port Vale in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Birmingham vs Port Vale prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Oxford Utd
Determined to maintain their recent success, Birmingham must win following their 1-0 England Championship victory against Oxford Utd on August 23. In that match, Birmingham controlled 66% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 66% | 10 (5) | 1.24 | 68 |
 Oxford Utd | 34% | 6 (1) | 0.4 | 16 |
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Doncaster
Port Vale will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 setback against Doncaster on August 23. In that match, Port Vale recorded 44% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 44% | 12 (4) | 1.46 | 57 |
 Doncaster | 56% | 5 (1) | 0.5 | 46 |
Birmingham vs Port Vale Stats
Key Stats
| Birmingham | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.43 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birmingham are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Port Vale average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Birmingham 10-11
Port Vale 9-9
What are the odds for this match?
Birmingham to win: @1.38
Draw: @4.75
Port Vale to win: @7