Port Vale vs Arsenal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

These clubs have not faced each other in a long time.

Port Vale are all set to battle out against Arsenal in what is going to be the third round fixture of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup. This compelling fixture between these sides will take place at Vale Park.

The Valiants have not started their season on the best note. They have come up with average performances in the English League One in their new campaign.

Port Vale are coming in after taking down Birmingham City in their previous EFL Cup fixture. For their upcoming contest, they must step up.

The Gunners held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in their previous match. Arsenal failed to come up with a favourable result at home but did secure a point. Even though they will be away from home for their upcoming fixture, the Mikel Arteta-led side will be feeling confident enough.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
• Stadium: Vale Park
• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 24; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Andrew Kitchen
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Port Vale: L-W-L-W-W

Arsenal: W-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale)

The 30-year-old English midfielder is going to play an important role for the hosts here. Ryan Croasdale will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the final third as well. He regulates the ball well in the midfield and will also be keen on helping his side along with his fellow teammates.

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyokeres is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence here. Even though he has not been able to perform to his full potential for Arsenal till now, the Sweden international knows how to score goals and will be looking to get through to Port Vale’s defence.

Match Facts

• Port Vale are on a two-match winning streak.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last three matches.
• The Gunners have three clean sheets to their names in their last five fixtures.

Port Vale vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @1/9 William Hill
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @11/4 Unibet
• Goals over 4.5 @11/5 Spread Ex

Injury and Team News

Port Vale have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured. Martin Odegaard and Piero Hincapie might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Port Vale won: 4

Arsenal won: 13

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Port Vale predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Gauci (GK); Debrah, Humphreys, Hall; Lawrence-Gabriel, Croasdale, Byers, Garrity, Gordon; Cole, Paton

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Kepa (GK); Timber, Mosquera, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Norgaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an interesting fixture. Arsenal are likely to emerge victorious against Port Vale in their upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Port Vale 0-5 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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