Port Vale vs Wrexham prediction, odds & betting tips – 07/01/2025

Port Vale and Wrexham will meet in the next round of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 7 January.

Will we see another exciting duel in this competition between two teams that were in the same group? Find that out and more by reading our Port Vale vs Wrexham prediction and preview.

Port Vale vs Wrexham prediction: Both teams to score and guests to win

Key Stats

• Both teams have scored in five of the last six Wrexham's matches in all competitions.
• Port Vale have struggled lately, winning just one of their last six games across the board.
• Wrexham have won eight of their last 11 games in all competitions.

Correct score prediction: Port Vale 1-2 Wrexham

While Port Vale have done all right this season, they have struggled recently. Meanwhile, Wrexham are in a league above them and in great form, so we expect the guests to win, but also we can see both teams scoring, which often happens when these teams meet each other. So, our correct score prediction is for Wrexham to win 2-1.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Wrexham the more likely winners 

• HOME: 13/5 – 27.80%
• DRAW: 5/2 – 28.60%
• AWAY: 14/15 – 51.70%

*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change

We can see from these Port Vale vs Wrexham odds that the guests are the expected winners in this game, which is hardly surprising given that they're playing in a league above Port Vale.

On top of that, Wrexham are having a very good season and are one of the teams chasing promotion in League One.

Anyway, this can be an exciting match and if you liked our predictions for it, go check out some of our top betting tips for today as well.

Most recent H2Hs: A tied matchup

In the last five duels between these teams, we saw Wrexham win twice, Port Vale once, along with a couple of draws, although their last draw in the group stages of the EFL Trophy earlier this season has ended with Port Vale winning on penalties.

When it comes to their overall H2H record, the two teams are literally tied with seven wins apiece, along with five draws.

England EFL Trophy 12/11/24

Port Vale

1 (3)

Wrexham

1 (1)

England EFL Trophy 07/11/23

Wrexham

2

Port Vale

1

Port Vale preview: Hoping for a repeat of their group-stage duel with Wrexham

As we mentioned above, Port Vale already hosted Wrexham in the group stage of the EFL Trophy and won that game after penalties, so they'll be hoping to see the same outcome as the two team meet in the knockout stages. However, at the time of their first duel, Port Vale were first in League Two and in much better form, while they enter this game with just one win in their last six games in the league and in fourth place in the standings.

Meanwhile, Benicio Baker-Boaitey, George Byers, and Rekeem Harper are still out with injuries, while Jayden Stockley is doubtful.

Predicted lineup: Ripley (GK), Smith, Heneghan, Grant, Clark, Chislett, Lowe, Shorrock, Tolaj, Paton & Edwards

England League 2 03/05/25

L

Gillingham

1

Port Vale

0

England League 2 26/04/25

W

AFC Wimbledon

0

Port Vale

2

England League 2 21/04/25

D

Grimsby

2

Port Vale

2

England League 2 18/04/25

L

Carlisle

3

Port Vale

2

England League 2 12/04/25

W

Bromley

0

Port Vale

5

Wrexham preview: Hoping to extend their good run of form

While Wrexham are likely to be more focused on their chase for promotion to the Championship rather than the EFL Trophy, they certainly won't be leaving the competition without a fight. In any case, Wrexham have been in great form lately, winning eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions and they currently sit in third place in League One.

Jack Marriott, Jamie Jones, George Evans, Luke Bolton, and Will Boyle are all out with injuries at the moment.

Predicted lineup: Foster (GK), James, Scarr, McCarthy, Forde, Jones, Dobson, Adam, Revan, Faal & Bodvarsson

England League 1 03/05/25

W

Lincoln City

0

Wrexham

2

England League 1 26/04/25

W

Charlton

0

Wrexham

3

England League 1 21/04/25

W

Blackpool

1

Wrexham

2

England League 1 18/04/25

D

Bristol Rovers

1

Wrexham

1

England League 1 12/04/25

D

Wigan

0

Wrexham

0

Player to watch: Seb Revan

While he usually comes on as a substitute in League One, Revan is one of the youngest guys at Wrexham and he will certainly get his chance to start in the EFL Cup once again, where he did manage to score one goal in the group stage.