Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town

ResultFA Cup

FA Cup
FA Cup
9 Jan 2026
19:30
WINNER
Port Vale

Port Vale

🏠Home
Final Score
1-0
Predicted: 2-1
Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood Town

✈️Away
Odds
11.65
X3.90
24.75
🏟️Stadium
Vale Park
Win Probabilities
Home56%
Draw24%
Away20%
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Oracle's Vision

The Oracle sees Port Vale prevailing under stormy skies, their defensive fortitude and home soil offering a shield against Fleetwood's advances. Ancient wisdom reveals that physical grit in the rain often decides cup clashes.

Our AI model analyzes this FA Cup fixture between Port Vale and Fleetwood Town using historical performance data, current form, head-to-head records, and tactical indicators. The model assigns Port Vale a 56% win probability, a 24% chance of a draw, and Fleetwood Town a 20% probability of winning. The most likely scoreline is 2-1. Both teams to score probability: 40%. This prediction is rated as medium confidence based on the quality and consistency of available data points.

Port Vale 56%Draw 24%Fleetwood Town 20%Predicted Score: 2-1BTTS: 40%
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AI Analysis & Prediction Review

Analysis & Key Battles

Port Vale

HOME
Strengths
  • Strong defensive record with 1 goal against in last 5 matches
  • Home advantage with a rating of 0.55
  • Key players with high average ratings like R. Paton (9.9)
Weaknesses
  • Form data incomplete (win rate N/A)
  • Limited detailed tactical data beyond formation
  • Weather conditions may challenge execution

Fleetwood Town

AWAY
Strengths
  • Moderate offensive output with 5 goals in last 5 matches
  • No significant injuries or suspensions
  • Head-to-head history shows competitive record with 3 wins
Weaknesses
  • Defensive record shows 3 goals against in last 5 matches
  • Away disadvantage without home support
  • Weather conditions may hinder their style

Key Player Battles

⚔️D. Cole vs Fleetwood Town defense: Cole's 2 goals and 1 assist could test Fleetwood's backline.
⚔️R. Paton vs Fleetwood Town midfield: Paton's high rating and 2 goals may challenge Fleetwood's defensive organization.
⚔️G. Hall vs Fleetwood Town attackers: Hall's 1 goal and 1 assist could influence midfield battles and transitions.

Port Vale vs Fleetwood TownMatch Analysis

The Oracle sees Port Vale prevailing under stormy skies, their defensive fortitude and home soil offering a shield against Fleetwood's advances. Ancient wisdom reveals that physical grit in the rain often decides cup clashes.

Based on the structured data, Port Vale is predicted to win this FA Cup match at Vale Park, with a 56% probability from bookmaker odds and API-Football's predicted winner aligning as Port Vale.

Form Analysis: Port Vale's last 5 matches show 6 goals for and 1 against, indicating strong defensive performance and scoring capability. Fleetwood Town's last 5 matches show 5 goals for and 3 against, suggesting moderate offensive output but less defensive solidity compared to Port Vale.

Key Factors: 1. Home advantage with a rating of 0.55 favors Port Vale. 2. Weather impact is strong with cold, rainy conditions that favor a physical style, which may benefit Port Vale given their tactical setup. 3. Head-to-head history shows Port Vale with 3 wins in the last 5 meetings, providing a slight psychological edge.

Conclusion: The data supports Port Vale as the favorite due to home advantage, better recent defensive form, and weather conditions that align with their likely approach, leading to a predicted win.

Win Probabilities: Port Vale: 56% · Draw: 24% · Fleetwood Town: 20%

Predicted Score: 2-1 (15.0% chance)

Over 2.5: 45% · Under 2.5: 55% · BTTS: 40%

H2H: Port Vale wins: 3 · Draws: 4 · Fleetwood Town wins: 3

Form: Port Vale: DLLLW · Fleetwood Town: WWLDL

  • D. Cole vs Fleetwood Town defense: Cole's 2 goals and 1 assist could test Fleetwood's backline.
  • R. Paton vs Fleetwood Town midfield: Paton's high rating and 2 goals may challenge Fleetwood's defensive organization.
  • G. Hall vs Fleetwood Town attackers: Hall's 1 goal and 1 assist could influence midfield battles and transitions.