Port Vale vs Sunderland Predictions

• Sunderland haven’t scored more than once in any of their last six outings
• The Black Cats have won their last six meetings with Port Vale
• Vale’s last three FA Cup matches have featured 1-0 scorelines

Black Cats to claw their way into next round

Sunderland have little left to play for in the Premier League with their position in mid-table looking safe, so they can give the FA Cup their full focus with their top-flight future secure.

However, the Black Cats have struggled to hit top form in recent weeks so we predict a narrow victory for the Stadium of Light side in this tricky trip to Port Vale.

Vale find themselves in the fifth round despite being rock-bottom of League One, and their cup form has been much better than their league efforts.

Three successive 1-0 wins have landed them this glamour tie but it could be the end of the road for the Valiants.

Wednesday’s crucial home fixture with Bradford could prove something of a distraction as they look to avoid the drop to League Two and Sunderland are likely to prove too strong despite not being at their best.

A 1-0 win for the Black Cats looks a likely outcome as the Premier League side haven’t scored more than once in any of their last six outings and this Vale Park assignment will be far from easy despite the travails of the home side.

Sunderland have won their last six meetings with Vale and they can extend that sequence on Sunday with a narrow victory.