FA Cup Predictions: Best Tips and Betting Odds
The oldest competition in the history of football, the FA Cup is clearly one of the leading tournaments in English football, and coveted by every side that takes part. Being a long-running tournament that spans a huge number of clubs from the very beginning, the scope for betting on the competition is high. With that in mind, here you’ll find the best FA Cup tips completely free, produced by our experts, who use dedicated statistics and data for every match. See also our tips predictions for the main European and global football competitions.
Latest FA Cup Predictions
Take a look below at the best FA Cup predictions, put together free of charge by our experts. Every match has its own analysis prepared well in advance, looking at each club’s current form, likely line-ups, head-to-head statistics, and the value on offer in the odds.
Who’s Favourite to Win the FA Cup 2026-27? Our Experts’ Predictions
This FA Cup season looks set to be tightly contested, as leading clubs bolster their squads in the race for the title. With so many top-quality sides in the competition, the list of genuine contenders is long, and our experts have assessed each club’s credentials and prospects of lifting the trophy.
Manchester City
Holders of the title after beating Chelsea in the previous edition’s final, Manchester City go into the 2026/27 FA Cup as one of the favourites, looking to confirm back-to-back titles. The Citizens’ squad retains the recent experience of deciding and winning knockout matches at Wembley. The main challenge now is to repeat the level of consistency that already delivered the club’s eighth title in the competition.
Arsenal
The outright record holders in the competition’s history, Arsenal go into the 2026/27 FA Cup as one of the most talked-about names among the favourites, carrying the historical weight of having lifted the trophy more times than any other club. The Gunners’ squad retains the solidity that already delivered the domestic title the previous season. The main challenge now is to turn that tradition in the competition into another title, something that has eluded the club for some years now.
Liverpool
Marked out as one of the favourites by the bookmakers, Liverpool go into the 2026/27 FA Cup ahead of direct rivals such as Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in the latest odds. The squad’s depth and attacking firepower put the side in good stead from the early rounds of the competition, even coming off the back of a below-par Premier League campaign. The main challenge now is to turn that favouritism into results, something the club has yet to achieve in recent editions of the competition.
Chelsea
Runners-up in the previous edition after losing the final to Manchester City, Chelsea go into the 2026/27 FA Cup as one of the favourites, looking to put right that recent disappointment. The London side retain a young and talented squad, always dangerous in knockout competitions, especially in this season without European competitions. The main challenge now is to turn that closeness to the title into silverware, something that narrowly slipped away in the last final.
Best Betting Markets for FA Cup Predictions
Our FA Cup predictions cover a huge range of markets for betting on the most competitive league in the world. There are plenty of opportunities to bet, and you’ll find explanations of the main betting markets below.
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The most popular market: backing the home win, the draw, or the away win. Ideal for beginners and for matches with a clear favourite. Pay particular attention to fixtures where one side has nothing left to play for and might rotate their squad.
🎯 Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Based on 2025/26 season data, both teams found the net in 61.3% of FA Cup matches from the third round onwards, a rate that makes BTTS one of the more consistent markets in the competition once the Premier League and Championship sides join. It’s a particularly interesting market in fixtures between top-flight clubs and lower-league opposition, where a leaky lower-league defence often lets in goals even while chasing an upset of its own.
📊 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Data from the 2025/26 season shows that 67.7% of FA Cup matches finished with over 2.5 goals from the third round onwards, underlining Over 2.5 as one of the most reliable markets in the competition once the bigger clubs enter. The trend holds up particularly well in matches involving Premier League sides at home to lower-league opponents, where a wide gap in quality tends to produce goals at both ends of the pitch rather than a cagey, low-scoring affair.
🏆 Top Goalscorer of the Season
Betting on the top goalscorer is one of the most exciting markets in the FA Cup. Bearing in mind that the big clubs tend to field weakened sides right up until the later stages, this market needs to be analysed with caution when picking the best option.
🔢 Asian Handicap
The Asian handicap removes the draw as an option and is ideal when there’s a clear favourite but the 1X2 price no longer offers value. When a big side takes on a struggling team, the -1 handicap can offer a more attractive price with lower risk.
🟨 Cards & Corners
Cards and corners markets are less tied to the final result and can offer great value in physical matches or fixtures with a history of needle between the sides. In games where the result matters more, cards tend to increase in the closing minutes of the match.
Key FA Cup Statistics
The 2025-26 FA Cup season statistics are a great reference point for building and shaping your FA Cup predictions. Below are the key FA Cup statistics that our experts use as well.
Results
Home wins – 43.5%
Away wins – 41.9%
Draws – 14.5%
Goals
Average goals – 3.46 per match
Over 2.5 goals – 67.7%
Both teams score – 613%
General Data
2025/26 top scorer – Tyrese Shade (5 goals)
How to Make Good FA Cup Predictions
A good FA Cup prediction isn’t about guessing the favourite: it’s about spotting where the odds genuinely offer value. Our experts weigh up the following key factors before publishing any pick:
📋 Recent Form
We look closely at each team’s last 5-10 matches, paying particular attention to recent results against sides of a similar level. Recent form is a far more reliable indicator than league position when it comes to gauging a team’s true level.
🏥 Injuries & Line-ups
We check the fitness of key players before publishing any pick. A significant absence can completely change how we read a match.
🗺️ Context & Motivation
A team in good form is a key signal. League context, media pressure, and recent experience are all factors our experts build into every piece of analysis before publishing their FA Cup predictions.
📉 Odds Movement
When a price shortens sharply ahead of a match, the market is usually reacting to new information: an injury, a confirmed line-up, weather conditions. Our experts track this movement before confirming any pick, since it can invalidate previous analysis.
📊 Advanced Statistics
We use metrics such as Expected Goals (xG), effective possession, shots on target, and pressing output to build a more accurate picture of each team’s true level. These figures help identify sides that have been fortunate or hard done by relative to the scoreline.
🧠 Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between two sides can reveal interesting patterns, particularly in fixtures with a heavy history behind them. Certain match-ups carry clear statistical tendencies that are worth factoring into Champions League betting analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions About FA Cup Predictions
Are ToffeeWeb’s FA Cup predictions free?
Yes. All predictions and analysis published in this section are completely free. You don’t need to create an account or pay for any subscription to access our experts’ analysis. Just honest, transparent analysis, with no paywall.
Who puts together the FA Cup predictions?
Our picks are put together by ToffeeWeb’s expert team, who analyse real statistics, recent form, injuries, match context, and odds movement before publishing each prediction. The aim is to give you the full reasoning behind each pick, not just the result.
Which markets do the FA Cup predictions cover?
Our experts cover the main markets: match result (1X2), double chance, both teams to score (BTTS), over/under 2.5 goals, Asian handicap, cards, corners, first goalscorer, and player-specific bets. The market analysed depends on the context and the value available in each fixture.
When are FA Cup predictions published?
Predictions are published ahead of each match, generally between 24 and 48 hours before kick-off, once the likely line-ups are known and there’s enough information to build a solid analysis. In some cases, they’re updated with new information on the day of the match itself.
Are FA Cup predictions safe?
No sports prediction is safe or guarantees winnings. Sports betting always carries a genuine risk of losing money. Our analysis is a tool to help you make more informed decisions, not a guarantee of getting it right. Always bet responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
How are FA Cup predictions calculated?
Our FA Cup predictions are based on analysis of the available squad, recent competitive performance, the possible run of fixtures, and each team’s history. We also take the odds from the leading bookmakers into account as a reference point for market consensus.
Can I use FA Cup predictions to build accumulators?
Yes, but with caution. Accumulators offer attractive odds, but they multiply the risk: if one pick fails, you lose the entire bet. It’s best to combine picks from markets that aren’t correlated with one another and not to exceed three selections in a single accumulator.
Can you make money following FA Cup predictions?
It’s possible to turn a profit on occasion by following good analysis and a responsible bankroll strategy, but there’s no guarantee of making money in the long run. Sports betting always carries a risk of loss. Predictions are an analysis tool, not a guaranteed source of income.