Match: FA Cup
Fixture: Port Vale vs Sunderland
Local Kick-off Time: Mar 8, 2026 1.30pm
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ODDS
| Type | Option 1 | Odds 1 | Option 2 | Odds 2 | Option 3 | Odds 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 | 6.00 | X | 4.10 | 2 | 1.49 |
| Asian Handicap | +1 | 1.93 | -1 | 1.93 | ||
| Scored (Goals) | 2.5 | Over 1.93 | Under 1.93 | |||
| Corners | 9.5 | Over 1.83 | Under 1.83 |
Prediction: Port Vale +1.25
This match pits a League One side against a Premier League team. Port Vale have three games in hand and still have a chance of avoiding relegation in League One, but a deep run in the FA Cup is also a realistic goal for them.
Sunderland have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches, with their form slowing down. While the FA Cup is a realistic trophy target for them and they will push for progression, physical away games against League One opponents are always tough for Premier League sides, and an easy win is far from guaranteed.
The Asian handicap sets Port Vale at +1.25 goals, and the home side have a strong chance of covering this handicap.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Port Vale
Vale are currently last in League One, stranded in 24th place with just 27 points, and they are 10 points from safety with 14 games left to play.
Head coach Jon Brady has overseen a positive period despite his side's struggles this campaign, with his team winning two and drawing two of their last four games in all competitions. The hosts scored four goals and conceded twice in those four matches, keeping as many clean sheets in their past three outings (two) as they had in their prior nine fixtures.
Having eliminated Championship side Bristol City, the Valiants will feel they can cause another upset, especially as they have advanced further in the FA Cup than they had in the previous 29 seasons. Vale are also unbeaten in three home matches, claiming victory once, though they have failed to win in regulation time at Vale Park in seven attempts.
| Date/Competition | Home Team | Score (HT-FT) | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/03/04FA Cup | Port Vale | 1-0 (0-0) | Bristol City |
| 2026/02/28English Football League One | Port Vale | 1-1 (1-1) | Luton Town |
| 2026/02/25English Football League One | Northampton Town | 0-1 (0-1) | Port Vale |
| 2026/02/21English Football League One | Port Vale | 1-1 (0-1) | Reading |
| 2026/02/18English Football League One | Stevenage Borough | 2-1 (2-1) | Port Vale |
| 2026/02/11English Football League Trophy | Port Vale | 0-4 (0-1) | Stockport County |
| 2026/02/07English Football League One | Port Vale | 2-2 (2-1) | Burton |
| 2026/02/04English Football League One | Port Vale | 0-1 (0-0) | AFC Wimbledon |
| 2026/01/31English Football League One | Leyton Orient | 0-1 (0-1) | Port Vale |
| 2026/01/24English Football League One | Port Vale | 1-3 (0-1) | Exeter City |
Sunderland
Sunderland have already reached further in the FA Cup than they had in the previous 10 seasons, and they will hope to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013-14.
The Black Cats arrive at Vale Park having beaten Leeds United 1-0 in the Premier League on Tuesday, their second victory in four games, though they did suffer two defeats. Boss Regis Le Bris's side have only found the back of the net four times in their past six matches, with the team keeping two clean sheets in that stretch.
A triumph for Sunderland on Sunday would extend their winning streak against their opponents to seven games, and it would also be their fourth consecutive victory at Vale Park. The visitors' form may be mixed, but they have been resilient on the road considering they have won two and drawn one of their three most recent clashes away from home.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/03/04Premier League | Leeds United | 0-1HT 0-0 FT 0-1 | Sunderland |
| 2026/02/28Premier League | Bournemouth AFC | 1-1HT 0-1 FT 1-1 | Sunderland |
| 2026/02/22Premier League | Sunderland | 1-3HT 0-0 FT 1-3 | Fulham |
| 2026/02/15FA Cup | Oxford United | 0-1HT 0-1 FT 0-1 | Sunderland |
| 2026/02/12Premier League | Sunderland | 0-0HT 0-0 FT 0-1 | Liverpool |
| 2026/02/07Premier League | Arsenal | 3-0HT 1-0 FT 3-0 | Sunderland |
| 2026/02/03Premier League | Sunderland | 3-0HT 2-0 FT 3-0 | Burnley |
| 2026/01/24Premier League | West Ham United | 3-1HT 3-0 FT 3-1 | Sunderland |
| 2026/01/17Premier League | Sunderland | 2-1HT 1-1 FT 2-1 | Crystal Palace |
| 2026/01/10FA Cup | Everton | 1-1PEN 0-3, HT 1-1 FT 1-1 | Sunderland |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Port Vale +1.25
European Handicap: Draw Or Sunderland Wins
Predicted Scores: 0-0, 1-1, 0-1
Predicted Total Goals: 0, 1, 2
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