FA Cup Betting Tips & Predictions 07/11: Huddersfield to Progress

The first round is always exciting, and we have FA Cup betting tips and picks for today’s action. Leicester City avoided embarrassment last night, but will we see giant-killings today?

FA Cup Betting Tips

We look into Betano's odds and pick out the biggest FA Cup games to bet on. EFL League One leaders Huddersfield Town welcome Exeter City, National League outfit Hornchurch face former Premier League side Blackpool, and Peterborough United host Reading. Read on for our FA Cup betting tips.

League One Leaders to Cruise Through

With EPL and EFL Championship teams not entering the competition until round three, Huddersfield are currently the top side in the FA Cup right now. Today, the in-form Terriers take on fourth-tier Exeter at Accu Stadium.

Huddersfield have been sensational so far, winning eight of their opening 14 to sit three points clear at the summit. Martin Drury’s side have won six and drawn two of their last eight in all competitions.

Exeter were relegated from League One last term, finishing 21st. They are doing okay in EFL League Two, taking 19 points from 14 games. Last weekend, City lost at league leaders Salford City.

Promotion to the Championship is Huddersfield’s main aim this season, but a good run in the cup is always welcome. Town should secure their spot in round two with relative ease, and we like Betano's 10/11 for Huddersfield to be winning at half-time and full-time.

Best Bet: Huddersfield Town Half-Time/Full-Time (10/11, Betano)

Tangerines to Progress

Hornchurch have spent years in the lower regions of English football, but the East London club are on the rise and eyeing promotion to the Football League. Can they impress today when League One side Blackpool visit Hornchurch Stadium?

The Urchins have had a mixed bag of results in the National League so far, winning seven and losing nine of 16. Hornchurch recently lost three in a row, but the midweek cup win over West Ham United’s U21 team stopped the rot.

Blackpool have struggled in League One this season, winning just three of 12. The Tangerines are in 19th and looking over their shoulder, so this FA Cup match in Hornchurch will be a welcome distraction. Blackpool’s form has improved of late, winning two of the last four.

Hornchurch will be tough opponents for the third-tier team, but the Seasiders’ qualities should shine through. Check out the Blackpool win and both teams to score at 85/40.

Best Bet: Blackpool to Win & Both Teams to Score (85/40, Betano)

Posh to Edge All-League One Cup Tie

Later tonight, Peterborough and Reading lock horns in a tasty all-League One FA Cup tie at London Road. Posh boss Robbie Savage could face his son Charlie Savage, who is expected to start for the Royals.

Savage has had a mixed bag of results since taking over at Peterborough. The League One side are looking for their first win in six league and cup matches.

Reading are in better form, but Leam Richardson’s side lost 2-0 at Oxford United in their last fixture. The Berkshire side are in the play-off places and are gunning for promotion this season.

The pair have yet to meet in League One this term, but the last meeting ended in a 1-1 tie. This FA Cup game is likely to be another tight and tense affair, but who will come out on top at London Road? Despite being on the road, Reading are the slight favourites.

Reading are 12 points ahead in the current League One standings, but this cup tie is taking place at Peterborough, making it hard to predict. That said, home advantage could be key, so we are backing Posh to prevail in the 90 at 6/4.

Best Bet: Peterborough United Win (6/4, Betano)