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Chelsea vs. Port Vale FA Cup Picks: Blues to Avoid Biggest Upset in Soccer History (Apr 4)

Published Apr 3, 2:29am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Apr 3, 2:29am ET

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FA Cup quarterfinal action is set for Stamford Bridge on April 4. Find the odds and our Chelsea vs. Port Vale Picks here.

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Updated Apr 3, 2:41am ET

  • Chelsea aiming to get back on track after losing their last four matches
  • Port Vale sit 24th in the League One standings

One of the biggest soccer upsets in history could be on the cards on April 4, as Premier League Chelsea host League One Port Vale in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

The Blues will need to bounce back to form after losing their last four fixtures. But, Port Vale's confidence is likely to be low as they are heading toward relegation from England's third tier.

Chelsea vs. Port Vale Overview Watch On: ESPN

DATE & TIME

Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ 12:15 PM ET
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge, London, England
Port Vale
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Chelsea -1500
The Draw +1225
Port Vale +2550

Major Pressure on Rosenior's Blues

All of the pressure this weekend will be on Liam Rosenior's Chelsea. The Blues have historically been a consistent performer in the FA Cup, reaching the final on three occasions since the start of the 2019-20 season.

Chelsea's recent form is hard to completely dismiss, as they have lost each of their last four, and have failed to score in their last three. A number of fringe players will likely be handed opportunities on Saturday, with Liam Delap likely to lead the line, despite scoring just twice for the Blues in 2025-26.

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Possible Lineup
(3-4-2-1) Sanchez (GK); Adarabioyo, Fofana, Sarr; Gusto, Lavia, Caicedo, Hato; Palmer, Garnacho; Delap

Port Vale Massive Outsiders at the Bridge

Jon Brady's Port Vale will be massive outsiders in the betting this weekend, as they bid to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1953-54.

Confidence levels are expected to be low following a 4-0 loss at Wycombe last weekend, which keeps Vale rooted to the bottom of the League One standings. Their relegation is likely to be confirmed in the coming weeks after winning a division-low of seven games in their 38 outings so far this term.

Possible Lineup
(4-1-2-1-2) Gauci (GK); Lawrence, John, Humphreys, Hall, Headley; Archer, Ojo, Shipley, Hall; Garrity
Chelsea vs. Port Vale Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Chelsea Port Vale DRAWS
Games 14 7 3 4
Goals 42 29 13

Chelsea vs. Port Vale Picks

Chelsea's world-class international talent should be enough to get them over the line against a struggling League One opponent this weekend. We could foresee the Blues winning by a three-goal margin at Stamford Bridge.

Pick
Chelsea (-3)
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