Port Vale vs Wrexham prediction and betting tips on January 7, 2025
Port Vale
On January 7, Vale Park will host the Round of 16 match in the EFL Trophy, where Port Vale will face Wrexham. I suggest betting on goals, cards, or the winner for this match.
Port Vale
The team is best known for having Robbie Williams as a fan. At one point, he was even a major shareholder, and a restaurant near the stadium was renamed in his honor. However, this did little to help the team, which struggled with modest results. Last season, they were relegated from League One after finishing second-to-last. They started this season well in League Two, but their form has noticeably dipped since November.
In addition to their League Two campaign, the Valiants had a solid group-stage performance in the Trophy, where they were in the same group as their current opponent. They defeated Salford City in regular time and won on penalties against Wolverhampton U-21 and Wrexham. A month ago, they edged out Doncaster with a single away goal.
Wrexham
The club serves as a better example of what can happen when showbiz stars take ownership. Unlike Robbie Williams, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds aren't local, but they have been far more successful in developing the club. Last spring, the Dragons climbed out of League Two and are now competing well at a higher level, consistently staying among the leaders.
The Trophy is unlikely to be a priority for the Welsh club. Nevertheless, they began the group stage with regular-time victories over Salford City and Wolverhampton U-21. After securing a playoff spot, they lost to Port Vale on penalties. In early December, they beat Crewe 1-0 at home.
Match Facts
- Port Vale has won just one of their last nine matches.
- Wrexham has won three of their last four games.
- 40% of Wrexham's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.2 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
Before last year’s penalty shootout victory by the Valiants, the Dragons claimed a 2-1 home win in the 2023 EFL Trophy.
Prediction for Port Vale vs Wrexham
Bookmakers favor the visitors, who are expected to take revenge for their relative group-stage setback with a win this time (odds – 1.95).
