Port Vale Vs Arsenal Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 22, 2025

Vale Park prepares for a classic FA Cup encounter as Port Vale welcomes Arsenal in a matchup that epitomizes the magic of the cup. This fixture pits League One strugglers against Premier League title contenders, creating a classic David vs Goliath scenario. This match preview examines all aspects of this FA Cup third round clash between teams from different divisions.

This comprehensive Port Vale vs Arsenal betting preview provides essential analysis for this FA Cup fixture. Our detailed Port Vale vs Arsenal match preview covers current form, tactical approaches, and team news to deliver expert predictions and valuable betting insights for this matchup between third-tier fighters and Premier League giants.

Port Vale Vs Arsenal Match Preview/Betting Preview

Team Recent Form

Port Vale: LLLDL

Arsenal: WLWWW

Key Stats

Arsenal have scored 3+ goals in 5 of their last 7 away matches.
Port Vale have won only 2 of their last 15 matches in all competitions.
This will be the first meeting between these sides since 2006.

Correct Score Prediction

Our predicted correct score is Port Vale 0-3 Arsenal. The enormous quality gap between Premier League title challengers and League One strugglers should be evident. Arsenal’s superior technical ability and attacking quality should overwhelm Port Vale’s defense, leading to a comfortable away victory for the Premier League side.

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Port Vale Vs Arsenal H2H

Arsenal have won all 3 previous meetings between these sides.
The last meeting in 2006 ended 3-1 to Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Arsenal have scored 3+ goals in all 3 previous encounters.
Port Vale have never kept a clean sheet against Arsenal.

Pre Game Odds

Port Vale Win: 16/1
Draw: 7/1
Arsenal Win: 1/10

Team News Port Vale

Port Vale will be without several key players including defender Nathan Smith and midfielder Tom Conlon due to injury. Striker James Wilson remains doubtful, significantly weakening their attacking options against Premier League opposition.

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Team News Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to fringe players. Key attackers may be rested, but the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson should start. Several youth players could feature in this cup fixture.