Cardiff City vs Port Vale Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Cardiff City and Port Vale takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on 03 April 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England League One. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Cardiff City tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Port Vale operate with a flexible back three.
Recent Form
Cardiff City
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Port Vale
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Cardiff City show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Likewise, Port Vale have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Cardiff City (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Cardiff City form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Port Vale show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Cardiff City
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Port Vale
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Cardiff City have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
Also, Port Vale's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Cardiff City (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Cardiff City show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Port Vale's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Cardiff City
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Port Vale
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Cardiff City's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
However, Port Vale have been involved in low-scoring games recently. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Cardiff City (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Cardiff City's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Port Vale's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Scoring Consistency
Cardiff City
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Port Vale
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Cardiff City continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Likewise, Port Vale have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Cardiff City (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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There is little difference in Cardiff City's scoring output across venues.
Port Vale attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Cardiff City scores 2.2 and concedes 1.2 goals in home matches, while Port Vale averagely scores 0.7 and concedes 1.4 goals in away matches.
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Cardiff City vs Port Vale Video Content
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Cardiff City vs Port Vale Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Cardiff City scores after every 7.7 shots, while Port Vale gets averagely 11.3 shots in a game.
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Cardiff City vs Port Vale Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Cardiff City fielded the below lineup in the last match against Wycombe Wanderers: Trott; Bagan, Osho, Lawlor, Ng; Wintle, Robertson; Ashford, Colwill, Tanner; Kellyman
In their last match against Blackpool starting lineup of Port Vale was the following: Gauci; Campbell, Hall, Magloire; Gordon, Walters, Ojo, Shipley, Gabriel; Brown, Sherif
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