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- Man City are 2/1 favourites to win the FA Cup ahead of a Quarter-Final clash with Bournemouth
- Villa, Brighton and Fulham are next in the betting, with potential value further down the market
- All four Quarter-Final ties are played this weekend, starting with Fulham vs Palace at 12:15pm on Saturday
Man City Favourites at 2/1 as FA Cup Quarter-Finals Set for Weekend Showdown
The business end of the FA Cup kicks off this weekend, with all four Quarter-Final ties set to be played across Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March.
With the trophy in sight, punters are eyeing the outright winner market, where Manchester City top the list at 2/1 with Bet365.
The Premier League champions travel to the South Coast on Sunday to face Bournemouth in what many see as the tie of the round.
Pep Guardiola's men are chasing another domestic double and remain the clear favourites in the eyes of most betting sites.
| FA Cup Winner 2024/25 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2/1 | 50.0% |
| Aston Villa | 4/1 | 25.0% |
| Brighton | 5/1 | 20.0% |
| Fulham | 13/2 | 15.4% |
| Bournemouth | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Crystal Palace | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Nottingham Forest | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Preston North End | 80/1 | 1.2% |
What the expert says...
Premier League teams make up 7 of the remaining 8 in the FA Cup
Bet365 have City at evens, giving them a 50% implied probability to lift the cup. Bournemouth though offer an intriguing underdog narrative, especially if they can pull off a shock at home to City.
But with Aston Villa (4/1) continuing to impress under Unai Emery and Brighton (5/1) handed a winnable home tie against Forest, this year's competition looks more open than the odds suggest.
Meanwhile, Fulham (13/2) will hope their strong Premier League form translates into a cup run when they meet Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures – This Weekend
Saturday, 29th March 2025:
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace – 12:15 PM GMT (ITV1 & ITVX)
Brighton vs. Nottingham Forest – 5:15 PM GMT (BBC One & iPlayer)
Sunday, 30th March 2025:
Preston North End vs. Aston Villa – 1:30 PM GMT (BBC One & iPlayer)
Bournemouth vs. Manchester City – 4:30 PM GMT (ITV1 & ITVX)
