FA Cup Predictions

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

17:30

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Preston

Preston

Chelsea will be aiming to book their spot in the FA Cup round 4 when they welcome Preston to their Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating the likes of Crystal Palace and Luton Town in the last two league matches and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Striker Nicolas Jackso... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth, Watford will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Chesterfield in round 3 of the FA Cup. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Ivory Coast international Vakoun Issouf Bayo is back from suspension, while both Jeremy Ngaki... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Brighton

Brighton

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City take on Brighton in the FA Cup round 64. The Potters are undefeated in the previous six Championship games, but the Seagulls will pose a much bigger threat for Steven Schumacher’s men than their previous rivals. Jordan Thompson is banned for the match, while all Frank Fielding, Enda Stevens, Tyrese Campbell, and Emre Ezgel... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
4-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Walsall

Walsall

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Southampton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Walsall in round 3 of the FA Cup. The Saints are seen as hot favourites to win Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Keep in mind, though, that Southampton scored 11 goals in total in the previous three home gam... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Queens Park Rangers and Bournemouth take on each other at Loftus Road in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Hoops are eager to put an end to their six-game winless run, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Premier League outfit. Midfielder Jack Colback remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury, whereas talente... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Sutton

Sutton

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Watford, Plymouth will be aiming to put an end to their four-match winless run when they face Sutton in the FA Cup last 64. The Pilgrims have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. All Gillesphey, Early, and Cooper are struggling with injuries, while experienced midfi... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Following a 1-1 draw with Southampton in the Championship derby, Norwich City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup round 3. The Canaries are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the League One outfit. USA international Joshua Sargent is pushing for a start a... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Eastleigh

Eastleigh

Newport County will be aiming to seal their spot in the FA Cup round 4 when they face Eastleigh at their Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon. The Exiles played out a 1-1 draw with Sutton in their last game of 2023, but the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the National League side in front of home fans. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team,... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Hull City and Birmingham City, the two Championship sides, take on each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting FA Cup round 3 clash. The Tigers failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday, but it has to be noted that Tyler Morton was sent off after just 35 minutes. Greg Docherty is widely expected to replace Morton in the starting XI, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Gillingham

Gillingham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Gillingham will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Sutton and Colchester when they take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup last 64. The Gills have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their third consecutive clean sheet and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Stephen Clemen... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

15:00

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Blackburn Rovers will look to kickstart 2024 in great manner when they take on Cambridge United in the FA Cup round 3. The Riversiders do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous five league matches, but they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. All Scott Wharton, Tyrhys Dolan, Joe Rankin-Costello, Aynsley Pears, R... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

12:45

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Sparkles will be flying when Sunderland and Newcastle United lock horns in the Tyne-Wear derby on Saturday afternoon. A place in the FA Cup round 4 is at stake and we are positive that both sides will leave their hearts on the field. The Black Cats aim to build on the Championship win over Preston, but bear in mind that all Bradley Dack, Niall Huggins, Dennis Cirkin, Jay Mat... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 12:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

There will be fireworks when Millwall and Leicester City go head to head at the Den in the FA Cup last 64. The Lions are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but they will have a big fish to fry in Saturday’s encounter. Midfielder George Saville misses the FA Cup game through suspension, while both Wes Harding and Casper De Norre are out of contention through injuri... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 12:30

Maidstone

Maidstone

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

12:30

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Gallagher Stadium will be packed when Maidstone and Stevenage take on each other in the FA Cup round 3 on Saturday. The National League South side set up a meeting with Stevenage by beating Barrow in front of home fans. Maidstone aim to claim yet another major scalp in the competition, but Stevenage will pose a much bigger threat for the hosts than their previous rivals. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

12:30

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Oxford United in the FA Cup last 64. The Sky Blues have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the upcoming fixtures. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Japan international Ta... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 12:30

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2024

12:30

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Ipswich

Ipswich

A spot in the FA Cup last 32 will be at stake when AFC Wimbledon and Ipswich Town face each other at the Cherry Red Records Stadium in Saturday’s matinee. The Dons have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Sutton, beating Colchester, while sharing the spoils with Forest Green. There are no fresh injury worries for the League Two side, but both T... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2024 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
4 March 2026 • 14:39 UTC • 1 min read
FA Cup Predictions

Weekly FA Cup Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly FA Cup tips across the most popular football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result. FA Cup predictions draw on form analysis, group-stage dynamics, and knockout trends from England’s most historic domestic cup competition, covering everything from early upsets to high-profile clashes between Premier League contenders and in-form lower-league challengers.

FA Cup Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
NewcastleNewcastleMan CityMan City07/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
FulhamFulhamSouthamptonSouthampton08/03/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeSunderlandSunderland08/03/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Leeds UnitedLeeds UnitedNorwichNorwich08/03/2026, 16:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamBrentfordBrentford09/03/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

FA Cup Betting Stats and Data

Officially called The Football Association Challenge Cup, the FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, first played in 1871–72. To support our FA Cup tips and betting advice, FootballPredictions.com draws on historical records, including outcomes such as home wins, away wins, replays, goal averages, and BTTS percentages. We use this data to provide the statistical foundation for our weekly previews across the most popular FA Cup betting markets.

FA Cup Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.82
Away Teams 1.48
Total (Combined) 3.3
27.3 min/Goal (2840 Goals in 861 matches)
46% Clean Sheets (394 times out of 861 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (495 times out of 861 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 47%
Draw 18%
Away Win 35%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 97%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 42%
Over 4.5 25%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 3%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 57%
Under 4.5 75%
FA Cup Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.71
Shots / Match (Home) 12.92
Shots / Match (Away) 10.79
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.91
Offsides Per Match 4.12
Players Participated 2899

FA Cup Results

Date Match
06/03/2026, 20:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 3 Liverpool
07/03/2026, 12:15 Mansfield Town 1 - 2 Arsenal
07/03/2026, 17:45 Wrexham 2 - 4 Chelsea
07/03/2026, 20:00 Newcastle United 1 - 3 Manchester City
08/03/2026, 12:00 Fulham 0 - 1 Southampton
08/03/2026, 13:30 Port Vale 1 - 0 Sunderland
08/03/2026, 16:30 Leeds United 3 - 0 Norwich City
09/03/2026, 19:30 West Ham United 2 - 2 Brentford

FA Cup Fixtures

Date Match
04/04/2026, 11:45 Manchester City - Liverpool
04/04/2026, 16:15 Chelsea - Port Vale
04/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton - Arsenal
05/04/2026, 15:30 West Ham United - Leeds United

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