Port Vale vs. Sutton United Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Port Vale vs. Sutton United

Port Vale, a League One side, is poised to host Sutton United, a fourth-tier team, at Vale Park in Tuesday’s EFL Cup third-round matchup.

This marks Port Vale’s first appearance in the third round since the 2009-10 season, while Sutton United is enjoying its most successful run in the competition to date.

Port Vale has embarked on a promising beginning to their consecutive League One campaigns, amassing 17 points from their first nine matches, which currently places them in fourth position in the league standings.

Port Vale vs. Sutton United

In their most recent outing, the Valiants secured a 1-1 draw against Cambridge United, with Connor Ripley’s crucial save of Fejiri Okenabirhie’s 90th-minute penalty ensuring they left with a valuable point.

What to remember – Port Vale vs. Sutton United

While Sutton United has impressively eliminated two League One teams to reach the third round, it’s expected that replicating this feat on Tuesday might be challenging.

Port Vale is anticipated to be a formidable opponent, and given Sutton’s recent struggle to secure a victory in their last five competitive matches, it’s likely the Valiants will prove too strong for them.

Betting tip for Port Vale vs. Sutton United

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be fewer than 3.5 goals in this match.