Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Port Vale

No standing data

1-0

Sunderland A.F.C
Win Probability 65%

08/03/2026 09:30

Sunderland A.F.C

No standing data

England FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C on 08 March 2026 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Port Vale will face Sunderland A.F.C in England FA Cup on March 8, 2026 at 09:30.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.37.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:30

2026-03-08

Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Port Vale

Sunderland A.F.C

2026-03-08 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Port Vale and Sunderland A.F.C in the England FA Cup football standings for the 2025-2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

10/08/2021 14:45

Port Vale

1 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LC

12/01/2021 14:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 0

Port Vale

EFL Trophy

11/11/2018 10:30

Port Vale

1 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG FAC

Port Vale

33%

Draw

Sunderland A.F.C

67%

Port Vale Last 6 matches

03/03/2026 15:45

Port Vale 0 - 0 Bristol City

ENG FAC

28/02/2026 11:00

Port Vale 1 - 1 Luton Town

ENG L1

24/02/2026 15:45

Northampton Town 0 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L1

21/02/2026 11:00

Port Vale 1 - 1 Reading

ENG L1

17/02/2026 15:45

Stevenage Borough 2 - 1 Port Vale

ENG L1

10/02/2026 15:00

Port Vale 0 - 4 Stockport County

EFL Trophy

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

03/03/2026 15:30

Leeds United 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

28/02/2026 08:30

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

22/02/2026 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 3 Fulham

ENG PR

15/02/2026 10:00

Oxford United 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG FAC

11/02/2026 16:15

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 1 Liverpool

ENG PR

07/02/2026 11:00

Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England FA Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Port Vale

Sunderland A.F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 33 home matches

YesNo

10 (30%)23 (70%)

In last 33 home matches

NoYes

14 (70%)6 (30%)

Port Vale

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(52%)17 16(48%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)14 6(30%)

Under /Over

(21%)7 26(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)4 16(80%)

Under /Over

(27%)9 24(73%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)7 13(65%)

/Yes

(33%)11 22(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)10 10(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Port Vale

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Port Vale

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

119 total

Avg. 3.84

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.30 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 3.78

Port Vale Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

10799

Avg. 337 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

7820

Avg. 391 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Port Vale

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.35

5.48

181

Corners

4.25

24.39

805

Throw-ins

353

17.65

2.18

Offsides

1.20

2.30

GK saves

2.65

Port Vale

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

2.05

0.00

0.05

10.61

350

Fouls

206

10.30

10.09

333

Tackles

175

8.75

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How We Build the Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C on 08 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England FA Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Port Vale's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England FA Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England FA Cup standings and the England FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Port Vale and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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