Wolverhampton - Port Vale: Prediction, facts, betting tips and H2H - August 7, 2026
Port Vale
In the first round of the EFL Cup, Wolverhampton will take on Port Vale on Friday, August 7. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for this fixture.
Wolverhampton - Port Vale: Match preview
Wolverhampton endured a disappointing campaign last season and were relegated from England's top flight. Their Championship campaign begins in a week's time, on August 14, and they will be aiming to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. Ahead of the new season, they played four friendly matches, winning three and losing one.
Port Vale also suffered a disappointing season, finishing near the bottom of League One. They collected 42 points from 46 matches and were relegated from England's third tier. They are now preparing for the League Two campaign, having won all four of their pre-season friendlies. Their objective this season will be to earn an immediate promotion back to League One.
It is also worth noting that this year's EFL Cup starts earlier than usual. In the current campaign, it officially opens the new football season in England, ahead of the Championship, League One and League Two. That certainly adds extra intrigue and excitement to the first-round fixtures.
Match facts and H2H
- Wolverhampton have won their last two matches.
- Port Vale have won their last four matches.
- Wolverhampton have scored in each of their last six matches, while Port Vale have found the net in their last four.
- The last meeting between these teams came in 2016 and ended in a 0-0 draw.
Expected lineups
- Wolverhampton: Bentley; Trippier, Mosquera, T. Gomes, H. Bueno; Andre, Munetsi; R. Gomes, Lopez, Mane; Armstrong
- Port Vale: Smith; Gabriel, Montsma, Humphreys, Headley; Walters, Hall, Byers; Watters, Faal, Gordon
Prediction
Wolverhampton clearly have the better chance of winning this match, and I believe they will claim a convincing victory and progress to the next round. My recommended bet is for the Wolves to score at least two goals.
