Port Vale vs Manchester City U21 Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: EFL Trophy
· Group North - 4 Top scorers
EFL Trophy
M. Mothersille
Wycombe
5goals
C. Mills
Leeds United U21
4goals
E. Tezgel
Wycombe
4goals
W. Swan
Bradford
4goals
S. Duke-McKenna
Crawley Town
4goals
N. Powell
Bradford
4goals
Wanya Marçal
Stevenage
3goals
M. Asamoah
Port Vale
3goals
A. Bristrić
Leicester
3goals
Harry Ashfield
Peterborough
3goals
Recent form
4 - 2
Rochdale
W
5 - 0
Manchester City U21
W
2 - 0
Port Vale
L
1 - 1
Port Vale
D
1 - 0
Chesterfield
W
1 - 0
Grimsby
W
2 - 0
Mansfield Town
W
1 - 1
Port Vale
D
2 - 0
Port Vale
L
1 - 0
Exeter City
W
5 - 0
Manchester City U21
L
4 - 3
Stoke City U21
W
4 - 2
Manchester City U21
L
5 - 3
Manchester City U21
L
2 - 1
Manchester City U21
L
4 - 0
Wolves U21
W
1 - 4
Manchester City U21
W
3 - 4
Manchester United U21
L
2 - 3
Manchester City U21
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.5 Port Vale · 2.25 Manchester City U21
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EFL Trophy 2026When the goals come
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Manchester City U21
Port Vale vs Manchester City U21: preview and prediction
Port Vale host Manchester City U21 in the England EFL Trophy (Group North - 4) on Tuesday, 27th October 2026 at 20:00 at Vale Park, Stoke-On-Trent.
Port Vale are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-D-L-W-W). Manchester City U21 are struggling, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-L-W-L).
Our goal model expects about 2.5 goals for Port Vale and 2.25 for Manchester City U21. It gives Port Vale the edge (45% home win, 19% draw, 36% away win), 85% for over 2.5 goals and 82% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-2.
Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.64. We also like Over 2.5, BTTS Yes, Over 3.5.
Port Vale vs Manchester City U21 FAQs
What is the best prediction for Port Vale vs Manchester City U21?
Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.64 odds).
Who will win Port Vale vs Manchester City U21?
Port Vale are favourites: our model gives Port Vale 45%, the draw 19% and Manchester City U21 36%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 82% chance in our model.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4.8 goals in total, with a 85% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Port Vale vs Manchester City U21?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 27th October 2026 at 20:00 at Vale Park, Stoke-On-Trent.