Blackpool vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Blackpool vs Port Vale

Blackpool host Port Vale in this EFL Cup match at Bloomfield Road, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 13 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

Goals could be the order of the day when Blackpool clash with Port Vale and we’ll wager on the Total Goals market. Bettors can secure 1.76 that Over 2.5 happens and that price looks like a spot of value.

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3-0 Vale Triumph in Previous H2H

Blackpool were beaten in their last game. Away from home at St. James Park, Exeter, Exeter City claimed a 4-1 win in League One.

Port Vale drew their previous game which was at home in League One. The action at Vale Park ended 0-0 against Cardiff City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-0 League One home win for Port Vale at Vale Park when they last played Blackpool.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackpool confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Oliver Casey, Michael Ihiekwe, Hayden Coulson, George Honeyman, Lee Evans, Jordan Brown, Emil Hansson, Tom Bloxham, Dale Taylor, CJ Hamilton.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Marko Marosi (GK), Kyle John, Cameron Humphreys, Ben Heneghan, Jordan Gabriel, Rico Richards, Rhys Walters, Jordan Shipley, Jack Shorrock, Jayden Stockley, Ben Waine.

Blackpool vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Blackpool vs Port Vale betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see at least three goals scored for this EFL Cup game. As a result, we’ll go for Over 2.5 Goals and the available odds of 1.76 look really attractive.

We’re always monitoring the EFL Cup team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Blackpool vs Port Vale EFL Cup & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackpool games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackpool games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Blackpool games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 2 of the last 3 Port Vale games.

Over 2.5 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 56.8% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If you’re expecting goals to be on the cards, you can include Over 2.5 Goals along with BTTS Yes. It’s a good chance to boost your price and this is available in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackpool 1 - 2 Port Vale

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Port Vale to win 2-1. The odds of 9.50 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Blackpool vs Port Vale Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Blackpool Favourites to Win

For this EFL Cup clash, Blackpool are the 2.12 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 47% chance of winning. Port Vale are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 3.15.

If Blackpool and Port Vale play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at 1.80.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.65.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to EFL Cup games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Tom Bloxham Top of First Goalscorer List

Tom Bloxham can be backed to find the net anytime at 3.25, with 7.00 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Blackpool Stats

Port Vale Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 2 matches
• 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 away matches

Blackpool vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News

Always review the Blackpool vs Port Vale team news before locking in your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups plus current injury reports.