FA Cup Predictions & Betting Tips
The FA Cup is the biggest knockout competition in British football that runs from August to May of next year. Every season brings lots of exciting matches and unpredictable results, which are so much loved by the football community. This page will feature FA Cup predictions for the most interesting games throughout the season.
There are no predictions available for this league / competition at the moment. We aim to update predictions two days before the day of the fixtures. Please check back soon.
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Bristol Rovers
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1 3.02 X 3.7 2 2.18 |
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Oxford City
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1 8 X 5.8 2 1.34 |
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Barnsley
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1 1.27 X 6.1 2 9 |
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Newport County
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1 2.5 X 3.4 2 2.62 |
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Colchester United
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1 1.33 X 5.5 2 8.7 |
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Crewe Alexandra
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1 2.53 X 3.32 2 2.64 |
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York City
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1 1.81 X 3.64 2 4.15 |
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Plymouth Argyle
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1 1.2 X 6.4 2 12.5 |
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Luton Town F.C.
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1 1.3 X 5.7 2 8.4 |
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Bradford City
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1 1.25 X 5.8 2 11 |
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Burton Albion
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1 1.1 X 11 2 24 |
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Eastleigh
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1 3.7 X 3.62 2 1.96 |
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Mansfield Town
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1 1.36 X 5.15 2 7.7 |
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Guiseley
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1 3.54 X 4.2 2 1.96 |
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Chesterfield
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1 1.48 X 4.75 2 5.72 |
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Huddersfield Town
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1 1.3 X 5.5 2 8.7 |
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Leyton Orient
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1 1.38 X 5.25 2 7.1 |
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Bromley
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1 2.15 X 3.68 2 3.08 |
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Oxford United
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1 1.99 X 3.44 2 3.62 |
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Gillingham
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1 1.9 X 3.72 2 3.74 |
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Fleetwood
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1 1.69 X 3.94 2 4.75 |
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Barnet
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1 1.65 X 4.05 2 4.65 |
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Carlisle United
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1 2.8 X 3.7 2 2.28 |
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MK Dons
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1 1.48 X 4.55 2 5.87 |
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Port Vale
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1 1.57 X 4.15 2 5.3 |
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Cheltenham Town
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1 1.85 X 3.9 2 3.75 |
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Harrogate Town
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1 1.98 X 3.9 2 3.32 |
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Accrington Stanley
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1 3.45 X 3.7 2 1.96 |
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Dover Athletic
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1 3.54 X 3.96 2 1.87 |
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Kidderminster Harriers
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1 3.98 X 3.82 2 1.8 |
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Boreham Wood
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1 1.76 X 4.1 2 3.94 |
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AFC Hornchurch
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1 4.15 X 3.98 2 1.74 |
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Salisbury
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1 1.38 X 4.7 2 7.6 |
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Altrincham
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1 4.25 X 4.05 2 1.71 |
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Peterborough United
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1 3.21 X 3.58 2 2.28 |
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Stafford Rangers
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1 8.6 X 5.4 2 1.33 |
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Cray Wanderers
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1 15 X 7.4 2 1.22 |
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Wimborne Town
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1 6.21 X 4.65 2 1.55 |
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Oldham
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1 5.47 X 4.55 2 2 |
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Plymouth Parkway
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1 2.3 X 3.8 2 3.02 |
FA Cup predictions 2026/27 by MightyTips
The Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup) is the oldest national football competition in the world. Wanderers F.C. became the first winners in the 1871/72 season, while Arsenal are the most celebrated club in the tournament. The Gunners claimed the trophy 14 times, seven of them under Arsène Wenger.
It all starts with qualification rounds in August, while the Premier League sides enter the competition from the third round in January. Manchester City are the defending champions - they won the trophy for the 13th time in the club's history, defeating Chelsea 1-0 in the 2026 final. Make sure to bookmark this page if you would like to read our expert FA Cup tips and predictions during the whole campaign.
Who will win the FA Cup? Prediction from MightyTips
The FA Cup is a highly unpredictable tournament, and the previous holders are the most significant proof of that. The odds for Crystal Palace to lift the trophy were as high as 85.00 at some bookmakers ahead of the 2024/25 season. Other eyebrow-raising winners in the last 20 years include Leicester City, Wigan Athletic, and Portsmouth.
As it's a single-game knockout tournament, a lot will depend on the draw, squad news, the teams' league positions, the weather, and other factors. Our FA Cup winner prediction is that Manchester City will retain the trophy this season. Playing their first campaign under Enzo Maresca, the Citizens are still searching for their top form, yet they have bags of experience that might become a key factor.
The Emirates FA Cup – format and key dates
Beginning in September, the FA Cup is a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, semifinals and the final in May. The first six rounds are qualifiers, and the draws are organised on a regional basis. The following six rounds are the "proper" rounds where all clubs are taking part in one draw. There is no seeding, and a random draw determines the fixtures in each round. If the teams are tied after 90 minutes, there will be two additional halves of 15 minutes each, followed by a penalty shootout, if required.
The FA Cup winners qualify for the UEFA Europa League and will also play in the FA Community Shield. This is a traditional opener of the new season, where FA Cup holders face off against the previous season's Premier League champions, or the Premier League runners-up if one team managed to win both the league and the FA Cup.
Qualifying: August to October 2026
First round: 7 November 2026
Second round: 5 December 2026
Third round: 9 January 2027
Fourth round: 13 February 2027
Fifth round: 6 March 2027
Quarterfinals: 3 April 2027
Semifinals: 24 April 2027
Final: 22 May 2027
Our team of FA Cup experts
MightyTips' betting previews are created by accomplished analysts, betting specialists, and passionate football enthusiasts, who have more than 100 years of combined expertise. With years of experience covering the FA Cup and other competitions, they deliver accurate football predictions and betting previews. While no prediction is guaranteed, the majority of our insights are highly reliable, making FA Cup tips on this page a valuable resource before placing your bets.
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When do we publish England FA Cup predictions?
Most FA Cup matches take place on Saturdays, and we intend to get our expert tips out well in advance. For weekend games, users can expect to read our FA Cup match betting predictions by the middle of the week. This will give plenty of time to study through and find the best odds while navigating various online sportsbooks. Of course, some matches will be postponed and played in the middle of the week. Don't worry, as MightyTips got these covered too! You'll generally find FA Cup betting previews on this page at least 24 hours before matchday.
FA Cup score predictions
Many tipsters pick the team they expect to win, often opting for the favourites. Most of the time, you're left thinking that you could have done that yourself. Our experts go much further when making predictions, researching all available stats and betting markets before concluding. Modern football bettors are spoilt for choice with hundreds of options available both pre-game and in-play. You must remember that there's more than one way to beat the bookmaker and make a profit.
MightyTips' editorial team picks through the stats, head-to-head records, and form of both clubs to regularly publish correct score picks for FA Cup matches. This type of bet always comes with big odds attached. When you get it right, it will have a massive impact on your bankroll.
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