Looking for reliable FA Cup predictions for this round? You’re in the right place. The Football Faithful team previews every tie in the world’s oldest cup competition, from the first round proper and the famous third-round weekend to the Wembley final, to bring you free, data-driven tips.
Our FA Cup predictions cover the markets punters use most: match result (1X2), to qualify, both teams to score (BTTS), over/under goals, correct score, corners and cards. Each tip comes with the reasoning behind it, the key stats and the best available odds, so you can judge the value for yourself.
Today’s FA Cup Predictions
Below are our FA Cup predictions for the upcoming round. Tap any match for the full preview, team news and head-to-head record.
How We Make Our FA Cup Predictions
Good FA Cup predictions start with data, not gut feeling, but cup football needs its own approach. Each tip on The Football Faithful goes through the same five-step process before it’s published.
- Form and underlying numbers. We look past results to expected goals (xG), shots on target and chances conceded, adjusted for the gap in level when clubs from different divisions meet.
- Home advantage. A packed non-league or lower-league ground can close the gap on a Premier League visitor, so we weigh home form heavily in the early rounds.
- Team news and rotation. Bigger clubs often rest key players, especially around European and league fixtures, so the expected XI matters more than the club badge.
- Context. League priorities, fixture congestion, pitch conditions and each manager’s approach to the competition all feed into the final call.
- Odds and value. We compare our estimated probability with the bookmaker’s implied probability. We only publish a tip when we believe the price offers value.
Our FA Cup predictions are written by our specialist tipsters with years of experience covering English football.
Football Predictions by League
Every league has its own rhythm, so we tailor our football tips to each competition. Choose a league below for dedicated predictions, stats and previews.
Premier League predictions
The Premier League is the most bet-on league in the world, and one of the hardest to call. Arsenal won the 2025/26 title, and the season averaged 2.75 goals per game. Tight mid-table matches and a strong home crowd factor make draw and BTTS markets worth a close look.
Champions League predictions
From the league phase to the final, we cover every Champions League night. Expect previews built around squad rotation, travel and the gap in quality between Europe’s elite and the rest.
LaLiga predictions
Barcelona took the 2025/26 LaLiga crown with 94 points, in a season averaging 2.69 goals per match. Outside the top three, LaLiga games are often tactical and low-scoring, which makes under markets a regular feature of our tips.
Serie A predictions
Serie A was the lowest-scoring of Europe’s big five in 2025/26 at 2.43 goals per game, with Inter lifting the title. Defensive organisation is still king in Italy, so our Serie A predictions lean on unders, draws and “win to nil” angles.
Bundesliga predictions
The Bundesliga is the goals league. It averaged 3.24 goals per match in 2025/26, while champions Bayern Munich scored a record 122 league goals. Over 2.5 goals and BTTS are our most common Bundesliga tips.
Ligue 1 predictions
PSG won a fifth straight Ligue 1 title in 2025/26, in a season averaging 2.82 goals per game. Beyond Paris, the league is wide open, so handicap and double chance markets often give better value than the straight win.
EFL and other leagues
We also publish predictions for the Championship, Carabao Cup, League One, League Two, the Scottish Premiership, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal, the Europa League, the Conference League and major international tournaments.
FA Cup Betting Statistics: What the Numbers Say
The best FA Cup predictions are built on base rates and on the competition’s rules, which change how several markets settle. Use the figures below as a starting point, then adjust for the teams in front of you.
Match result (1X2) and to qualify predictions
Replays were scrapped from the first round proper onwards in 2024/25. Every FA Cup tie is now settled on the day, with extra time and penalties if the score is level after 90 minutes.
- 1X2 settles on 90 minutes. A draw that goes to extra time or penalties still wins a draw bet, even though one team goes through.
- To qualify includes extra time and penalties, so it suits favourites that may rotate but still have the deeper squad.
- The 90-minute draw is a popular angle when a lower-league side hosts a rotated Premier League team.
Both teams to score (BTTS) predictions
BTTS is one of the most popular FA Cup betting markets, because rotated line-ups and tired defences in extra time often lead to open games.
- Back BTTS – Yes when a Premier League side makes wholesale changes against a Championship or League One team that scores regularly at home.
- Look at BTTS – No when a strong favourite fields a near first-choice XI against a side that struggles for goals.
- BTTS and over 2.5 pays bigger odds and suits ties between two attacking teams.
Over/under goals predictions
The FA Cup is a high-scoring competition. The 122 matches of the 2025/26 competition proper produced 422 goals, an average of 3.46 per game, well above the 2.75 Premier League average for the same season.
- Over 1.5 goals is a solid base when a top-flight side meets a lower-league or non-league defence.
- Over 2.5 goals works best when both teams are expected to rotate and play an open game.
- Under 2.5 goals is worth considering in tight ties between two sides from the same division, where neither wants to take risks.
Corners and cards predictions
Corner counts rise when a Premier League side dominates possession against a lower-league low block, a common FA Cup pattern. Card markets depend heavily on the referee and on the intensity of local derbies, so check the referee’s average bookings before backing over cards.
How to spot value: implied probability
Odds tell you how likely the bookmaker thinks an outcome is. Convert decimal odds to implied probability with this formula:
Implied probability = (1 ÷ decimal odds) × 100
Example: odds of 2.00 on over 2.5 goals imply a 50% chance. If the stats suggest the game goes over 60% of the time, that price offers value. If they suggest 45%, skip it, however good the tip sounds.
How to Use FA Cup Predictions to Bet Smarter
No tipster wins every bet. The goal is to make better decisions across the whole competition, not to find a sure thing. These habits help you get the most from our FA Cup predictions.
- Compare odds. The same tip can be priced at 1.85 with one bookmaker and 2.00 with another. Over a season, that gap decides whether you profit.
- Know which market you are backing. Check whether a bet settles on 90 minutes or includes extra time and penalties before you place it.
- Keep singles at the core. Third-round accas are tempting, but upsets and rotation make every extra leg riskier. Use accas for small stakes only.
- Wait for team news. Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, and FA Cup rotation can change a prediction completely.
- Use a staking plan. Bet a fixed percentage of your bankroll (for example 1–2%) per tip, and never chase losses.
- Track your results. Record every bet, the odds and the market, so you can see where you actually make money.
FA Cup Predictions FAQ
Are your FA Cup predictions free?
Yes. Every FA Cup prediction on The Football Faithful is free to read, with no sign-up needed. We may earn a commission if you join a bookmaker through our links, but this never affects the tips we publish.
When are FA Cup predictions published?
Most FA Cup predictions go live 48 hours before kick-off and are reviewed on matchday once team news is confirmed.
Who won the FA Cup in 2025/26?
Manchester City won the 2025/26 FA Cup, beating Chelsea in the final at Wembley on 16 May 2026. It was City’s eighth FA Cup title.
When do Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup?
Premier League and Championship clubs enter in the third round proper. In 2026/27, the third round is scheduled for the weekend of 9 January 2027, after the first round proper on 7 November 2026.
When is the 2026/27 FA Cup final?
The 2026/27 FA Cup final is scheduled for 22 May 2027 at Wembley Stadium.
Are there replays in the FA Cup?
No. Replays were scrapped from the first round proper onwards in 2024/25, so every tie is decided on the day, with extra time and penalties if needed.
What was the biggest FA Cup upset of 2025/26?
Sixth-tier Macclesfield knocked out holders Crystal Palace in the third round, one of the biggest giant-killings in recent FA Cup history.
Can FA Cup predictions guarantee a profit?
No. FA Cup predictions improve your decisions, but they cannot remove risk. Only bet what you can afford to lose, and treat betting as entertainment, not income.