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FA Cup Predictions & Betting Tips

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2023-24 FA Cup Picks & Predictions – Who Will

Win the FA Cup?
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the
world, first played in the 1871-72 season. Over the years,
football (or soccer) has changed a lot, but the FA Cup remains
one of the most prestigious and sought after trophies.

What makes the FA Cup so special is that every club within

the first nine levels of English football is eligible to take part.
That means that there are over 700 clubs entering the
competition and smaller clubs have an opportunity to play
against some of the biggest teams in the country.

The winner of the FA Cup qualifies to play in the next season

of the Europa League. They’ll also play in the Community
Shield match against the league winners before the start of
the new season. In this article, you’ll learn more about the
2023-24 FA Cup including top picks and predictions for
upcoming games.

2023-24 FA Cup Schedule, Key Dates &

Overview
As it contains more than 700 teams, the FA Cup features a
huge number of fixtures. The Premier League teams don’t

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enter the competition until the third round in January.

However, the competition begins in August each season.

Here’s the full schedule of the 2023-24 FA Cup:

Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 5th of August 2023
Preliminary Round – Saturday 19th of August 2023
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 2nd of September
2023
Second Round Qualifying - Saturday 16 September 2023
Third Round Qualifying - Saturday 30 September 2023
Fourth Round Qualifying - Saturday 14 October 2023
First Round Proper - Saturday 4 November 2023
Second Round Proper - Saturday 2 December 2023
Third Round Proper - Saturday 6 January 2024
Fourth Round Proper - Saturday 27 January 2024
Fifth Round Proper - Wednesday 28 February 2024
Quarter-finals - Saturday 16 March 2024
Semi-finals - Saturday 20 April 2024
The Final - Saturday 25 May 2024

Where & When is the FA Cup Final?

The FA Cup Final is traditionally held in Wembley Stadium.
This season, the final will take place at Wembley on Saturday,
the 25th of May 2024. Tickets are already on sale, although
fans won’t know which teams will be in with a chance to lift
the trophy until the results of the semi-finals in April.

FA Cup Picks & Predictions

The FA Cup is the second most prestigious competition in
English football after the Premier League, and winning it is a
big deal for clubs. Not only does it give fans bragging rights
over their rivals, but winners of the competition now have a
direct entry into European football.

Arsenal were one of the bigger teams to be knocked out last

round, losing 2-0 at home to Liverpool. Despite having won
the competition more than any other club in history, Arsenal
fans will need to wait until next time before they can have
another chance of lifting the trophy.

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Cupsets
While a lot of the smaller clubs have been sent home, there
are still some remaining teams from League one, League two
and below. Maidstone United are the lowest-ranked club left
in the competition. The National League South side beat
Stevenage in the third round and will be hoping to secure an
even bigger match when they go away to Ipswich Town in the
next round.

There have been a lot of “cupsets” over the years, where a

small club has beaten a big side after progressing through the
qualifying rounds. Anything can happen in the FA Cup, which
is why it’s one of the most popular soccer competitions
among fans. It also makes it unpredictable when picking a
winner.

Choosing Your FA Cup Bets

When picking which team you think will win, you can’t just
look at the relative size of the two clubs. Smaller clubs will
often give everything they have to win, while larger clubs
usually focus on league games and rest key players. Consider
the team sheets and schedules of the teams before you make
your bet.

Favorites & Picks to Win

Typically, bigger teams win the Cup. However, underdogs can
cause surprises from time to time. Wigan beat Manchester
City in the FA Cup final back in 2013. Although there are clear
favorites, it can be fun to bet on the outsiders too.

Here are the current favorites to win the FA Cup in 2024:

Manchester City
The current holders of the Cup and the clear favorites.
Manchester City have won the competition seven times, with
their win over Stoke City in 2011 ending a 35 year trophy
drought. Their next fixture is a tough one against Tottenham
Hotspur but they’ll be boosted by the fact that Kevin De
Bruyne is back.

Liverpool
Liverpool got past Arsenal in the previous round and took
over as second-favorites to win the competition. They have

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one of the best squads in English football right now, and when
their forward line is firing on all cylinders they can beat any
team in the world.

Manchester United
Manchester United haven’t looked great this season, but
they’re still getting results when it matters and have an easy
fixture in the next round. If they continue getting favorable
draws, they could easily be a contender.

Chelsea
Chelseas are having a very strange season. They’re struggling
for form in the league and have dropped to mid table despite
the significant investment to their squad. It would be a shock if
they won the FA Cup but this is a club that always seems to
thrive when things are going wrong.

Who Will Win the FA Cup Final in 2024?

With the third round of the competition now underway, a lot of
the smaller teams have been eliminated, along with some of
the biggest clubs in English football.

As we approach the fourth round, the remaining teams left in

the competition are:
Watford v Southampton
Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham
Bournemouth v Swansea City
West Brom v Brentford or Wolves
West Ham or Bristol City v Nottingham Forest or
Blackpool
Leicester City v Hull City or Birmingham City
Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City
Chelsea v Aston Villa
Ipswich Town v Maidstone United
Liverpool v Norwich City or Bristol Rovers
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle
Crystal Palace or Everton v Luton Town or Bolton
Wanderers
Newport County or Eastleigh v Manchester United

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Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion

Fulham v Newcastle United

Based on the strength of the remaining teams, the final could

easily be between Liverpool and Manchester City. City are the
favorites, but it’s hard to rule out Jurgen Klopp’s team,
especially if Salah returns from the Africa Cup of Nations in
great form.

Surprise Contenders
Two clubs that shouldn’t be overlooked are Aston Villa and
Tottenham Hotspur. Aston Villa are doing surprisingly well in
the league this season, pushing for the title and taking points
off the top teams. They play Chelsea away next, which is a
tough but winnable fixture for them.

Meanwhile, Spurs may have lost Harry Kane but they’ve been
doing well under their new head coach. They won’t have their
star man Son Heung-min in their fixture against Manchester
City in the next round, but City have yet to win at the
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Football & Soccer Betting Tips, Odds & Preview

Before you start betting on soccer, it’s important to
understand how it works and how to read the odds. You
should also know a few things about how to get the most out
of your bets. Read up on our betting tips below, or explore our
soccer betting guide for more information.

FA Cup Betting Tips

Draws - Don’t forget about draws in the FA Cup. Before

the fifth round, a draw will trigger a replay between the
teams at a later date. The winner of the replay is then
determined by extra time and then penalties if it ends in a
draw. In some cases, the smaller club will play for a draw,
as the replay can mean a big revenue boost for them.
Home advantage - The home team generally has the
advantage, as they’ll be playing in front of their support.
This is especially true for games between big clubs and
lower league sides. Smaller stadiums can be really hard
to play in, and the fans will always be up for it, making as
much noise as possible and willing their team to win.

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Team selection – The FA Cup team selections can vary a

lot depending on the size of the club and how seriously
they take the cup. Bigger teams generally take the
competition very seriously, but will often still rest key
players for the league. This can often lead to upsets,
which is why it’s always important to check the team
news before you bet.
Responsible betting - Make sure you’re always
betting responsibly. This means not betting more than
you can afford to lose, and not getting carried away. Keep
your bet sizes reasonable and don’t chase losses. Take
breaks if you’re no longer enjoying betting.

FA Cup Odds
The FA Cup odds tell you the likelihood of a team winning,
and also how much you can win by betting on them.

Take the match between Bristol City and West Ham:

Bristol City are +300 while West Ham are -110.

This tells you that West Ham are the clear favorites, as they’re
a Premier League team playing against a team in the
Championship. It also reveals how much you’d potentially win
betting on either side. You could win $300 if you bet $100 on
Bristol City and they win. Meanwhile, you’d need to bet $110
on West Ham to potentially win $100.

Types of Bets & How to Bet on Football & Soccer

Betting on football is fairly easy but there are many different
ways to bet. Here are some of the most popular bet types:

Match Odds
The simplest and most popular football betting option. This is
a prediction of how you think the match will finish within the
time limits. Think the home team will win? Then you bet on
them. You can also choose to bet on the away team or a draw.

Over/Under Goals
For every game you can also bet on how many goals you
think will be scored. Rather than betting on the exact number,
it’s possible to bet on the over/under total. For example, if you
bet on under 2.5 goals between Aston Villa and Chelsea,
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you’d be hoping that fewer than three goals are scored in the
game.

Correct Score
The correct score betting market lets you predict what the
score will be when the match ends. As there’s a lot of variance
in results, this one is difficult to get right, but the odds are
much higher than other markets. For example, you could
predict that Manchester City vs Tottenham will finish 3-1 to
Manchester City.

Both Teams to Score

Both teams to score is a fun betting option that lets you
choose either yes or no. If you choose yes, you’ll be hoping
both teams will score during the regulation time. If only one
team or neither team scores, your bet will lose.

End of Season Bets/Futures

Aside from betting on individual FA Cup games, it’s also
possible to bet on which team you think will win the
competition. At any point during the season, you can find
odds for most teams. Also known as outright bets, you simply
choose the club you think has the best chance. As the rounds
go by and teams get knocked out, the odds will shorten for
the remaining clubs in the tournament.

How to Watch Free Live Streams of the FA Cup

The FA Cup is streamed free online at Stake, with all the best
games available to watch live. Stake offers live betting, which
lets you bet on the action while the match is in-play. Simply
log into your account during the game to see which streams
are available. You can bet live while you watch, getting the
latest odds as the game is played.

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