Score a Win: Bet on the FA Cup Final

Keen to enjoy a slice of epic football betting entertainment? We got you. See, here at Bally Casino, y’all can find plenty of online football bets to get behind, including the iconic FA Cup.  

One of the biggest games of the sporting calendar on this side of the pond, the FA Cup is a football competition steeped in history, having been played for more than 150 years. Over 8 million people tuned in to see the final 12 months ago¹, and now y’all can get involved in the action at Bally Casino! 

Keep reading to find everything you need to know ahead of the match, including our top football betting tips and some of the markets available to you.

When is the FA Cup Final? 

Mark the date in your calendars, folks. The 2025 FA Cup Final will take place at Wembley Stadium on 17th May between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, with kick-off set for 4.30pm.

Who’s the favourite for the FA Cup Final? 

The red-hot favourites are Manchester City, currently priced at 13/20 to lift the trophy for an eighth time. Crystal Palace have never lifted a major trophy in their history, and they’re 19/5 to change that^. Who doesn’t love an underdog story? 

It’ll be Palace’s third appearance in the final and their first since 2016, when they lost 2-1 in extra time to Manchester United. They were also beaten by United in a replay in the 1990 final, so it could be third time lucky against teams from Manchester. 

Three seems to be the magic number for these two teams, as it’s the third consecutive year City have reached the final. They played Man United both times, winning it in 2023 before surrendering the trophy to their rivals 12 months ago.

How to bet on the FA Cup Final 

We’ve got all the FA Cup betting odds you need right here at Bally Casino. To get started, hit the ‘JOIN NOW’ button and sign up. 

When you’re in, y’all will find the FA Cup match in the ‘Football’ section of our Sportsbook. Add a selection to your betslip, hit ‘Place Bet’ and you’re good to go. 

Out and about on the day of the game? Download the Bally Casino mobile app to place wagers on all your FA Cup predictions. Create bet builders including the result, players to get carded or score and more, with in-play betting available during the match.

FA Cup Final betting markets 

Ready to go? Here’s a quick peek at some of the popular football betting odds markets we’ve got on offer ahead of the big game. 

• Match result - Win, lose or draw. Pick the result of the game at the end of regular time. 
• Correct score - Pick the score the match will finish at the end of regular time. The wilder the score, the bigger the odds. 
• Both teams to score - Wager on each side to find the back of the net during the 90 minutes. 
• Goalscorers - Choose one or more players to score a goal. We’ve got markets available on first, last and any time goalscorers. 
• Goals - Fancy a high-scoring affair? Or a nervy game? Wager on the total number of goals in the match. The line is usually set at over/under 2.5 goals. 
• Handicaps - Check out a range of regular and Asian handicap markets, giving Crystal Palace a virtual head start, or making Manchester City’s job slightly harder. 
• Cards - Bet on a player to be booked by the referee. If they see either a yellow or red card, you’ll be paid out.

Do FA Cup Final bets include extra time? 

Just like all football wagers, FA Cup odds don’t include extra time. So, if your team finds a winner during extra time, the wager is still settled as a loss. 

Don’t sweat it if the scores are tied after regular time ends. We’ll have live bets available for you in extra time, so there’s still a chance to win!

FA Cup Final betting tips 

Need some FA Cup betting tips to get started before the big game? We’ve got you. Here are some things y’all should keep in mind when wagering on your football predictions next week. 

• Research is key - Make sure y’all are fully clued up. Take some time to check all the stats and information, including head-to-head records, recent form, and past performances in the FA Cup. 
• Wait for teams to be confirmed - Stay up to date with team news from both sides. Line ups will be confirmed an hour before kick off, so it’s best waiting to bet until you know who’s starting. 
• Only bet what you can afford to lose - Set a budget for the game, and use our responsible gambling tools to keep betting fun. We’ve got deposit limits, session reminders and more, which are there to keep y’all safe. 

What do teams get for winning the FA Cup? 

For winning the FA Cup, one of the most famous football matches in the world, there’s a prize of £2,000,000. Of course, this is a drop in the ocean to elite Premier League teams. 

There’s also a place in next season’s Europa League. If the victorious team have already qualified for that or the Champions League, the space is awarded to the best-placed team in the Premier League who failed to secure a European spot. 

Lastly, winners of the FA Cup earn a return ticket to Wembley to contest the Community Shield against the Premier League champions, which this year is Liverpool. So, it potentially gets you two more shots at silverware.

Bet on even more football at Bally Casino 

There’s no better arena to take a seat and enjoy football betting online than Bally Casino. We’ve got odds on leagues from around the world, so there are plenty of chances to score. 

With the FA Cup and Champions League finals on the horizon, plus the revamped Club World Cup back in the States, now’s the perfect time to get involved. 

So, go on. Hit that ‘JOIN NOW’ button now.

Visit the Bally Casino blog and discover a heap of online sports betting tips, including our complete guide to football betting markets. 

Sign up today and one of your wagers could hit the back of the net.

^Odds correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change.

¹ https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/aug/01/emirates-fa-cup-extension-20240108