Port Vale will take on Fleetwood in the FA Cup on Friday 9 January, as third-round action gets underway across the country.
The match sees the bottom of League One take on the 13th-best team in League Two in a match that both teams will see as an opportunity for a rare appearance in the fourth round of the competition.
As part of our bumper selection of FA Cup betting tips, check out our Port Vale vs Fleetwood prediction below.
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Port Vale vs Fleetwood prediction: The hosts to breeze through
Key Stats
- Port Vale have won three of their last four home matches in all competitions.
- Fleetwood have failed to win any of their last three matches in all competitions.
- Six goals were scored when these two teams last met.
Correct score prediction: Port Vale 3-1 Fleetwood
Despite their poor league position, Port Vale have shown some decent form on home soil in recent weeks, particularly in cup competitions which bodes well for them on Friday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as the favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) 25%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Port Vale vs Fleetwood odds are weighted in favour of the home team for this one. Ladbrokes have given Port Vale a 60.6% chance of winning the match, while Fleetwood have been given a 20.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws
This is a fixture that has produced its fair share of draws in recent years, with three of the last four meetings between the two clubs finishing all square after 90 minutes. They have already met in a different cup competition this season, the Vertu Trophy, with Fleetwood running out as winners via a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw.
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Port Vale preview: In decent shape
Although Port Vale won't have given up hope on surviving relegation this season, they are expected to field their strongest possible XI for this one to give their fans something to shout about after a difficult campaign. Their only injury absentee is Liam Gordon.
Predicted lineup: Amos (GK), John, Heneghan, Hall, Headley, Hall, Ojo, Byers, Waine, Paton, Cole,
Last five results
- Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool
- Bradford 1-0 Port Vale
- Huddersfield 5-0 Port Vale
- Port Vale 0-1 Peterborough
- Luton 2-2 Port Vale
Fleetwood preview: More problems than their opponents
Fleetwood are facing a few more injury problems ahead of this one, which could see manager Pete Wild field a weakened team to prioritise the league. Harrison Holgate and Shaun Rooney are both definitely out, while Ched Evans is a major doubt.
Predicted lineup: Harrington (GK), Holgate, Bolton, Hughes, Ennis, Bonds, Neal, McCann, Helm, Davies Graydon
Last five results
- Fleetwood 0-1 Grimsby
- Salford 0-0 Fleetwood
- Tranmere 1-0 Fleetwood
- Fleetwood 2-1 Gillingham
- Newport 0-2 Fleetwood
Player to watch: Devante Cole
Devante Cole, the son of former England striker Andrew Cole, is having a solid enough season for Port Vale in League One, netting six times in 17 league appearances so far. Cole is too good to be playing League Two football, and he should demonstrate that this weekend by making light work of the Fleetwood defence.