Port Vale vs Cardiff: Bet Builder Preview and Prediction

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Match Info

Kick-off: Thursday 7 August 2025 at 20:00 BST
Venue: Vale Park
Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports Football

Match Overview

Port Vale host Cardiff at Vale Park in what promises to be a competitive early-season clash in League One. With both teams having contrasting starts, this matchup offers real value in the betting markets.

  • Port Vale come into this on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat to Rotherham, where defensive gaps were exposed late on.

  • Cardiff, newly relegated from the Championship, edged Peterborough 2-1 in their opener and will be looking to build early momentum.

Both teams have scored and conceded in their matches so far, suggesting we could be in for another open encounter.

Port Vale vs Cardiff Bet Builder
6/1

7 Aug 20:00 -
7 Aug 20:00

Cardiff Win or Draw

Double Chance
4/11

Reason for Tip

Fresh off a solid win over Peterborough, Cardiff showed more attacking quality and squad depth than Port Vale. Despite being away, they’ll be confident not to lose.

7 Aug 20:00 -
7 Aug 20:00

Yes

Both Teams To Score
13/20

Reason for Tip

Port Vale may lack the points, but they’ve scored in all of their last 4 home games (competitive and pre-season), while Cardiff have conceded in 6 of their last 7 competitive outings.

7 Aug 20:00 -
7 Aug 20:00

Port Vale

Team To Receive The Most Cards
11/8

Reason for Tip

Port Vale are likely to spend more time defending against a stronger Cardiff side. That usually leads to more fouls, especially at home where the crowd pushes them to press harder. They already saw a red card in their last game, and if they go behind, frustration could lead to more bookings.

7 Aug 20:00 -
7 Aug 20:00

Over 3.5 Corners

Away Total Corners 3.5
1/3

Reason for Tip

Cardiff earned 4 corners against Peterborough and tend to push wide through their players. Expect consistent wing play again here.

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Port Vale vs Cardiff – 6/1 Bet Builder Tip

Cardiff to Win or Draw
Fresh off a solid win over Peterborough, Cardiff showed more attacking quality and squad depth than Port Vale. Despite being away, they’ll be confident not to lose.

Both Teams to Score – Yes
Port Vale may lack the points, but they’ve scored in all of their last 4 home games (competitive and pre-season), while Cardiff have conceded in 6 of their last 7 competitive outings.

Port Vale – Most Cards
Port Vale are likely to spend more time defending against a stronger Cardiff side. That usually leads to more fouls, especially at home where the crowd pushes them to press harder. They already saw a red card in their last game, and if they go behind, frustration could lead to more bookings.

Over 3.5 Cardiff Corners
Cardiff earned 4 corners against Peterborough and tend to push wide through their players. Expect consistent wing play again here.

Predicted Lineups

Port Vale – Predicted Line-up (3‑5‑2)
Marosi – Debrah, Humphreys, Hall – Clark, Byers, Ojo, Croasdale, Gordon – Tolaj, Stockley

Cardiff – Predicted Line-up (4‑2‑3‑1)
Turner; Kpakio, Fish, Chambers, Bagan; Tanner, Wintle – R. Colwill, J. Colwill, Ashford – Salech

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