Cardiff City vs Port Vale predictions, Apr 22, 2026

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As Cardiff City prepares to host Port Vale in their upcoming League One clash on April 22, 2026, both teams are looking to improve following a series of recent struggles. Cardiff City has managed only one victory in their last five matches, highlighting a need for more consistency as they aim to solidify their position in the league. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, as they typically perform better at their Cardiff City Stadium, utilizing a compact formation that aims to control the midfield.

For Port Vale, the situation mirrors that of Cardiff, with just one win in their last five outings. They have struggled to find the back of the net and will be keen to bolster their attacking options against a Cardiff side that can be vulnerable at times. Port Vale’s tactics may revolve around absorbing pressure and seeking to exploit counterattacking opportunities.

Bookmakers favor Cardiff with odds of 1.32 for a home win, reflecting their stronger recent form and home support. Our model gives Cardiff a 73.5% chance of victory, but given both teams’ need for improvement and the unpredictability of football, a closely contested match is anticipated. As always, in sports, outcomes remain uncertain, making this a fixture worth watching.

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Cardiff 69.4%

Draw 19.1%

Port Vale 11.5%

Outrights of English League One Cardiff: 1.52%

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Latest Results

14.04.26 Huddersfield Town – Cardiff City – 1:1 11.04.26 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 06.04.26 Peterborough United – Cardiff City – 1:1 21.03.26 Cardiff City – Blackpool – 0:0 17.03.26 Cardiff City – Wycombe Wanderers – 0:2

16.04.26 Peterborough United – Port Vale – 1:3 14.04.26 Port Vale – Barnsley FC – 0:0 07.04.26 Port Vale – Rotherham United – 1:0 04.04.26 Chelsea – Port Vale – 7:0 28.03.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Port Vale – 4:0

Facts

This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship and 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Port Vale may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Cardiff is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Cardiff won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:2. (average 1.5:1).

Latest Head To Head

07.08.25 Port Vale – Cardiff City – 0:0 26.08.14 Port Vale – Cardiff City – 2:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Lincoln ✔	42	28	9	5	79:36	43	93
2	Cardiff	42	24	10	8	77:43	34	82
3	Bolton	43	19	16	8	64:45	19	73
4	Bradford City	42	21	8	13	52:46	6	71
5	Stockport County	41	20	10	11	61:50	11	70
6	Stevenage	42	19	10	13	44:43	1	67
7	Luton	42	18	10	14	59:51	8	64
8	Huddersfield	43	17	12	14	66:57	9	63
9	Plymouth	42	19	6	17	66:58	8	63
10	Reading	43	16	14	13	62:55	7	62
11	Wycombe	43	16	12	15	63:51	12	60
12	Barnsley	41	14	13	14	63:65	-2	55
13	Wigan	43	14	13	16	49:56	-7	55
14	Mansfield	41	13	15	13	50:43	7	54
15	Doncaster	42	15	8	19	43:64	-21	53
16	Peterborough	42	15	6	21	61:61	0	51
17	Leyton Orient	43	14	9	20	57:66	-9	51
18	Burton	43	13	12	18	46:56	-10	51
19	Blackpool	43	14	9	20	51:65	-14	51
20	AFC Wimbledon	43	14	8	21	49:65	-16	50
21	Exeter	43	12	11	20	47:55	-8	47
22	Port Vale	41	9	11	21	33:55	-22	38
23	Rotherham ✔	42	9	10	23	36:65	-29	37
24	Northampton	42	9	8	25	35:62	-27	35

English League One Outrights

1. Lincoln City: 1 (98.48%)

2. Cardiff: 65 (1.52%)

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