The FA Cup is one of the most well-known football tournaments in the world. With more than a century and a half of fantastic history, the magic of the FA Cup remains strong for both players and supporters.
The cup competition is famed for its upsets when underdogs pull off giant-killing acts in FA Cup betting. From the long-term forecast of who will lift the famous trophy to following all the latest draws and individual fixtures, NordicBet has it all covered.
About the FA Cup
The first edition of the FA Cup was in 1871, and there were just thirteen matches played in the entire tournament. The cup competition has an open draw, meaning that there are no seeded teams.
Non-league clubs have to play through qualification rounds before the actual main event.
- 1st Round: League One and League Two sides join non-league qualifiers.
- 2nd Round: No new teams enter.
- 3rd Round: Premier League and Championship teams enter.
- 4th, 5th, QF, SF, and Final: No new teams enter.
Arsenal are the most successful club in the history of the competition, with 14 titles. Manchester United are the only other team to have reached double figures with 12 titles. In total, 44 different clubs have won the FA Cup throughout its long history.
The FA Cup: Third Round
The Third Round is a pivotal point of the competition when Premier League and Championship teams enter the FA Cup odds. Traditionally, the FA Cup Third Round is played on the first weekend of the new year.
If there's one football competition that we're certain will bring us a few surprises along the way, it's the FA Cup. Each season, one or more lower-ranked English clubs make it far down the road and shock the Premier League teams somewhere in the bracket.
However, going to the finals is a bit more difficult. These spots are usually reserved for the best of the best. This year, we'll have a rematch of last year's game as the red and blue parts of Manchester are set to collide for the trophy.
FA Cup 2024/25 Odds
The FA Cup has already seen some exciting matchups this season. In the third round, Arsenal hosted Manchester United at the Emirates, and the visitors secured the win on penalties despite playing most of the game with a red card. The biggest shock of the tournament so far was in round of 16, as Championship strugglers Plymouth stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 1-0 win.
Here is how the Quarter-finals draw looks like:
- Aston Villa - Cardiff
- Crystal Palace - Millwall
- Preston - Burnley
- Bournemouth - Wolves
- Manchester City - Plymouth
- Newcastle - Brighton
- Manchester United - Fulham
- Nottingham Forest - Ipswich Town
Important dates in the FA Cup 2024/2025:
- Quarter-Finals: Feb 28 - March 3
- Semi-Finals: April 26
- Final: 17 May 2025
FA Cup Last Season Recap
The 2024 FA Cup didn’t deliver many major surprises, although a few Premier League clubs suffered unexpected defeats in the earlier rounds. The final became a rematch of the previous season, with a Manchester Derby again at Wembley Stadium. Both had a different journey to the final, with Manchester City cruising through Tottenham and Chelsea, while Manchester United had to endure a dramatic semi-final against Coventry City, winning on penalties.
Anything can happen in a single-game final on neutral ground at Wembley, and despite the odds Manchester United managed to lift the trophy after a well-fought 2-1 victory over the neighbour rivals Manchester City.
FA Cup Betting Tips
FA Cup betting tips naturally trend towards the big clubs like Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Since the 1992/93 season, only four teams besides those five have won the FA Cup (Everton, Portsmouth, Wigan, and Leicester).
With Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea out of the picture, Manchester City are the current favourites in FA Cup betting odds favourites, followed by Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Manchester City and Newcastle will have a small advantage as neither are involved in the Europa League or Champions League betting. That means less fixture congestion and potentially a stronger focus on the FA Cup.
Betting Markets
There is great coverage of FA Cup betting at NordicBet as part of our extensive football coverage. Here are some of our most popular FA Cup betting markets:
FA Cup Winner Odds
A long-term punt on the FA Cup winner odds can be taken well ahead of the Third Round action, when odds are longer and more unpredictable due to the open draw.
Title-challenging teams from our Premier League odds section are typically early-season favourites in FA Cup betting tips.
Pre-Match Betting
Every match from the FA Cup can be followed with pre-match markets at NordicBet. It is a popular option for building FA Cup accumulators as well. With pre-match options on markets like 'Both Teams To Score,' 'Over/Under Goals,' 'Correct Score,' 'Winning Margins,' and 'Handicaps,' there is something for all strategies.
Live Betting
The live FA Cup betting odds are also available throughout the competition. Find many of the same pre-match markets, just with live odds reflecting the state of the current match. But also check out new options like 'Next Team To Score' and 'Rapid Markets.'
Best Features for FA Cup Betting
If you want to get creative with your FA Cup betting options for a match, the NordicBet Bet Builder can help. The tool allows you to create the same game from options like 'Total Corners,' 'Correct Score,' and 'Match Result.'
Cash-out is another fantastic feature of FA Cup betting at NordicBet. An active bet from selected markets could be up for an offer to be settled early instead of waiting until the final whistle blows.
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