Port Vale vs Sunderland Prediction and 11/1 Bet Builder – FA Cup

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Match Info

Fixture: Port Vale vs Sunderland
Competition: FA Cup – 1/8 finals
Date: 8 March 2026
Kick-off: 13:30 (UK)
Venue: Vale Park

Port Vale vs Sunderland Bet Builder

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Sunderland Win

Match Result
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
2/7

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 7.5 Corners

Over 7.5 Corners
1/3

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
8/13

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Enzo Le Fee 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
26/25

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Daniel Ballard 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
3/10

Reason for Tip

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Predicted Lineups

Port Vale (3-4-2-1)
Gauci; Campbell, Humphreys, Hall; Lawrence-Gabriel, Walters, Shipley, Gordon; Waine, Archer; Sherif

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
Roefs; Geertruida, Alderete, Ballard, O’Nien; Diarra, Xhaka; Talbi, Le Fée, Angulo; Isidor

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Head-to-Head History

Sunderland have dominated recent meetings between the sides, winning the last six encounters across all competitions. The Black Cats have also enjoyed success at Vale Park, claiming victory in their previous three visits. This strong historical record further highlights the difference in level between the clubs heading into this FA Cup tie.

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Bet Builder Tip

Sunderland to Win
Over 1.5 Goals
Over 7.5 Corners
Over 2.5 Cards
Enzo Le Fée – 1+ Shot on Target
Daniel Ballard – 1+ Fouls
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel – 1+ Fouls

Port Vale vs Sunderland Bet Builder

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Sunderland Win

Match Result
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
2/7

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 7.5 Corners

Over 7.5 Corners
1/3

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
8/13

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Enzo Le Fee 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
26/25

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Daniel Ballard 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
3/10

Reason for Tip

Prediction and Reasoning

Despite Port Vale’s admirable cup run and recent defensive improvements, the gulf in quality between the two sides should ultimately prove decisive. Sunderland possess significantly more attacking depth and should dominate possession, creating sustained pressure that could lead to goals and corners. The hosts are likely to rely on a compact defensive structure and quick transitions, but sustained defending against Premier League-level attackers increases the likelihood of fouls and cards. With Sunderland motivated to progress further in the competition and holding a strong historical record in this fixture, the visitors appear well positioned to secure a comfortable victory.

Prediction: Port Vale 1–3 Sunderland

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Port Vale vs Sunderland Bet Builder

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Sunderland Win

Match Result
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
2/7

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 7.5 Corners

Over 7.5 Corners
1/3

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
8/13

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Enzo Le Fee 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
26/25

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Daniel Ballard 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/20

Reason for Tip

8 Mar 13:30 - Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup
8 Mar 13:30
Port Vale vs Sunderland - FA Cup

Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
3/10

Reason for Tip

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