- Port Vale have won their last 2 matches, thrashing Manchester City U21 5-0 in the EFL Trophy and beating Rochdale 4-2 in League Two.
- The Valiants are unbeaten at home in all competitions (W6, L0), conceding just 2 goals in 6 fixtures at Vale Park.
Port Vale to have enough for Scunthorpe in cup clash
The odds suggest Port Vale are clear favourites for this Saturday's FA Cup 2026-2027 fixture against Scunthorpe United, and that certainly makes sense when you consider the Valiants' recent results.
Jon Brady has been in charge of Port Vale since 6th January 2026 and the club have picked up some serious momentum under his stewardship. The Staffordshire club have won six of their last ten in all competitions (D1, L3), and are currently 3 from 3 at Vale Park.
In complete contrast to Scunthorpe, who are outsiders at 433/100, the draw is 3/1 and Port Vale are 57/100. However, the correct outcome here is almost certainly going to be a home win, but the question is whether Scunthorpe can nick a goal?
Scunthorpe will press and Port Vale will punish
Port Vale are the clear favourites here, and rightly so, but they will not have it all their own way against a Scunthorpe team who will press hard and can score goals.
Andy Butler's side have played on the front foot since he took charge on 3rd May 2024, and although the results have been a little shaky, they will approach this game in their usual manner, which is to play on the front foot in a 4-3-3 system that is high tempo.
Port Vale are a more pragmatic side, and Brady's team will attempt to suffocate their opponents by compacting the middle third and making use of their wing-backs. Their pressing will be selective and is unlikely to resemble Scunthorpe's pressing.
That contrast of styles should make for an interesting duel and it is likely that Scunthorpe's positive approach will leave them exposed on the counter. Port Vale to win and both teams to score looks a good fit, but our main selection is going to be the home side to win and over 2.5 goals at 33/50, which allows for the goalfest that both managers are likely to create.
