Our Port Vale vs Sunderland Prediction: 1-1
Port Vale vs Sunderland in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Port Vale vs Sunderland 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
Port Vale's Last Match – Port Vale vs Bristol City
Port Vale will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Bristol City on March 3. In that match, Port Vale recorded 28% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 28% | 5 (4) | 1.71 | 22 |
 Bristol City | 72% | 3 (2) | 1.08 | 46 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Leeds vs Sunderland
Sunderland will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Premier League triumph against Leeds on March 3. In that match, Sunderland controlled 30% of possession and managed 2 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leeds | 70% | 10 (4) | 1.05 | 53 |
 Sunderland | 30% | 2 (1) | 0.85 | 29 |
Port Vale vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Port Vale | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 0.45 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Port Vale are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Port Vale 9-14
Sunderland 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Port Vale to win: @7.5
Draw: @4.5
Sunderland to win: @1.42
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875