FA Cup Third Round Upset Predictions

There are lots of FA Cup third round clashes taking place on Saturday and there could be a few upsets along the way. After all, there are no FA Cup replays this season, making these ties winner takes all. We also know that the leading teams might be resting key players. And that could lead to a few turn-ups for the books.

Saturday 8th January

Burnley v HUDDERSFIELD @ 4/1

Huddersfield are an easy team to get behind here. They’re going well in the Championship and will be backed by lots of fans at Turf Moor. They will come up against one of the worst teams in the Premier League, with Burnley shipping goals and hardly scoring any.

We would expect this match to be close and the 4/1 about the Terriers is impossible to resist. There is no way that they should be this price for a clash where they are sure to create chances.

Huddersfield to Win

MANSFIELD v Middlesbrough @ 5/1

This looks a decent shout considering that Mansfield have been in excellent form in League Two over the past couple of months. Nigel Clough’s side started badly but are now genuine promotion contenders. And they’ll clash with a Middlesbrough side who are more focused on Championship promotion.

Chris Wilder will be looking for a confidence-boosting win as far as the visitors are concerned, although the Teeside club haven’t been at their best on the road this season and Mansfield look a big price at 5/1. There have been many FA cup upsets over the years, take a look at the official FA Cup Upsets archives to learn more.

Mansfield to Win

Peterborough v BRISTOL ROVERS @ 15/2

Joey Barton has seen his Pirates team pick up in recent games and they could be worth punting at a big price at London Road. They will clash with a Posh side who are struggling to stay in the Championship this term and United have a low win rate.

With Rovers having overcome Sutton in the previous round. They now have a shot to nothing and we are surprised that the visitors are such a big price at 15/2 to get the job done in this clash. Why not take a look at the WhatAcca.com FA Cup Third Round Predictions for some more indepth tips and predictions.

Bristol Rovers to Win

PORT VALE v Brentford @ 8/1

There might be three divisions separating the two teams. Although Valiants are among the stronger League Two outfits and a packed house might cheer them to a surprise victory. Darrell Clarke’s side won at Burton in the previous round. And they’ll clash with a Brentford side who travel to Southampton on Tuesday. They might take their eye off the ball here.

Port Vale to Win

HULL CITY v Everton @ 3/1

Rafael Benitez has bigger fish to fry in the FA Cup this season. With the Spaniard focusing on making new signings and keeping Everton in the Premier League. The Toffees have a huge clash against Leicester on Tuesday and Benitez might field a weakened team for this trip to Humberside.

As for Hull, they recently boosted their survival hopes with four consecutive wins in the Championship. And they have scored at least two goals in their past three matches at the KCom Stadium.

Hull City to Win

Five FA Cup upsets. How many will come true?

Even if you bet level stakes on all of the above selections. You are likely to make a profit if just one pick wins. If you’re thinking of placing an acca on the above, then you can get 8319/1 and stranger things have happened. We can certainly see a few unusual results in what has been a weird season. Especially due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.