FA Cup Betting and Odds at NetBet Sport

The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition on the planet. It was first played back in 1871-72.

These days, the FA Cup is one of the most popular sporting tournaments. Not just in England, but across the world.

As such, there are plenty of FA Cup betting opportunities, from the preliminary rounds right up to the semi-finals and final at Wembley Stadium.

Here is our handy guide to betting on the FA Cup, to help you give you the best betting experience possible.

How does the FA Cup work?

The FA Cup is a key part of the British footballing calendar and features over 700 teams.

How does it work? Well, the first six preliminary rounds are the qualifying competition, contested between sides in the National League system.

Thirty-two of those teams qualify for the official tournament, joining the 48 teams from League One and League Two for the official first and second rounds.

Premier League and Championship sides then enter the competition at the third-round stage, which is usually after the festive period.

What follows is the fourth round, fifth round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final itself, a match nearly always played in May.

Arsenal are the record FA Cup winners with 14 titles, one more than Manchester United. Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham have all won the FA Cup eight times, While Manchester City and Aston Villa boast seven victories.

The winner of the FA Cup qualifies for the UEFA Europa League and the FA Community Shield.

And do not forget, match replays after a draw are no longer part of the FA Cup!

FA Cup betting markets

Here are some of the most popular betting markets when it comes to FA Cup football betting:

Outright Winner: Bet on the team to lift the trophy at the end of the season.

1X2: Predict whether the home team will win (1), the match will be a draw (X) or the away team will win (2).

Accumulator: Accas are so popular these days, mainly due to the increased FA Cup betting odds on offer after predicting multiple match outcomes.

Both Teams to Score: Predict whether both teams will score in an FA Cup match. BTTS bets can also be used in an Acca.

Correct Score: Involves predicting the correct score of a game, which also has increased FA Cup odds due to the level of difficulty.

FA Cup betting tips

The FA Cup is one of the most exciting football competitions to bet on, mainly because of the unpredictability levels we see each year.

It is a tournament famous for ‘giant killings’, when a team from the lower divisions defeats a top Premier League side.

So before you begin your FA Cup betting adventure, make sure to conduct thorough research on the teams and players involved, as well as the head-to-head records.

Here is an example. West Ham are in the middle of an injury crisis and face a tough trip to Championship side Swansea in the third round, the team that beat them two years ago? If so, it may be better to look elsewhere, or look at the potential value in Swansea’s odds.

And remember to set a budget before partaking in FA Cup betting.

Never bet more than you can afford and never go chasing a win. When the fun stops, stop!

Is there live FA Cup betting?

Yes! Here at NetBet Sport, we provide a range of markets for live FA Cup match betting.

In-play betting adds an extra layer of entertainment, as you can profit from your analysis of matches in real time.