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

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.

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Port Vale vs Sunderland A.F.C: Starting Lineups Time : 08/03/2026 09:30

Port Vale
1 - 0
Finished
Sunderland A.F.C
88' event Grant Ward / Ben Waine
81' event Elijah Campbell / Liam Gordon
57' event Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
57' event George Hall / Ethon Archer
54' event Ben Waine
46' event Tyler Magloire / Cameron Humphreys
30' event Dajaune Brown
28' event Ben Waine
event 83' Granit Xhaka / Chris Rigg
event 68' Wilson Isidor / Chemsdine Talbi
event 61' Ellborg Melker
88' event Grant Ward / Ben Waine
event 83' Granit Xhaka / Chris Rigg
81' event Elijah Campbell / Liam Gordon
event 68' Wilson Isidor / Chemsdine Talbi
57' event Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
event 61' Ellborg Melker
57' event George Hall / Ethon Archer
54' event Ben Waine
46' event Tyler Magloire / Cameron Humphreys
30' event Dajaune Brown
28' event Ben Waine
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#35 Tyler Magloire
#33 George Hall
#45 Andre Gray
#27 Elijah Campbell
#28 Grant Ward
#13 Benjamin Paul Amos
#26 Jordan Shipley
#3 Jaheim Headley
#50 Onel Hernandez
Port Vale Port Vale Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
9Shots17
1Shots on Goal6
12Fouls10
5Corner Kick9
10Free kick12
0Offside2
2Yellow card1
1Aerial14
5Save0
14Successful Tackles7
10Interceptions3
17Long pass25
1Assist0
3Successful center9
4Shots off goal10
0Hit The Post1
21Head Success29
4Blocked1
13Tackle7
6Dribbles7
11Throw-in24
207Passes452
64Attacks115
18Dangerous attacks67
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
0BigChances4
0BigChancesMissed4
6ShotsInsideBox14
3ShotsOutsideBox3
53DuelsWon62
0.54ExpectedGoals1.72
0.08xGOT1.03
8Touches In Opposition Box30
9AccurateCrosses27
31GroundDuelsWon33
22AerialDuelsWon29
49Clearances21
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#18 Wilson Isidor
#34 Granit Xhaka
#21 Simon Moore
#51 Jenson Jones
#30 Milan Aleksic
#50 Harrison Jones
#53 Jack Whittaker
#29 Ahmed Abdullahi
#74 Finn Geragusian
Commentary
88' Port Vale — substitution: Grant Ward / Ben Waine
83' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Granit Xhaka / Chris Rigg
81' Port Vale — substitution: Elijah Campbell / Liam Gordon
68' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Wilson Isidor / Chemsdine Talbi
61' Ellborg Melker - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
57' Port Vale — substitution: Andre Gray / Dajaune Brown
57' Port Vale — substitution: George Hall / Ethon Archer
54' Ben Waine - Port Vale receive a yellow card
46' Port Vale — substitution: Tyler Magloire / Cameron Humphreys
30' Dajaune Brown - Port Vale receive a yellow card
28' Goal! Ben Waine - Port Vale

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 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.

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 standings and the 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

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