You have no Premier League fixtures to follow this weekend, but the FA Cup still offers three strong ties on Saturday to hold your attention. Each match presents a different angle, giving you plenty to assess before kick-off.
You can also approach the card with a focused betting plan, including a 6/1 treble built around the day’s standout selections. With careful analysis, you have solid opportunities to make the most of the cup action.
Saturday’s FA Cup Odds
You can still find value in this weekend’s FA Cup ties, especially if you focus on specific markets rather than simple match winners. Several firms have priced up player and goals markets that stand out.
A £10 treble across the three selections below would return just under £70 at the listed prices.
| Fixture | Market | Price (Bookmaker) |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield v Arsenal | Mansfield to score 1+ goal | 7/5 (10bet) |
| Wrexham v Chelsea | Kieffer Moore 1+ shot on target | 9/10 (10bet) |
| Newcastle v Man City | Over 2.5 total goals | 8/15 (10bet) |
| Combined price | 5.98/1 (10bet) |
These odds were available at 13:30 GMT on 5 March 2026 and may move before kick-off.
If you prefer a small-stakes accumulator, this combination offers a balanced mix of team and player-based angles.
Mansfield vs Arsenal Bet 1: Backing Mansfield to Score at Least Once
You can target Mansfield to score over 0.5 goals in this FA Cup tie. Despite sitting only five points clear of the League One drop zone, they should treat this match as a priority fixture and approach it with intensity.
Cup history shows that lower-league sides can trouble elite opposition at this stage. Recent fifth-round shocks prove that Premier League teams do not always leave these grounds unscathed.
Arsenal arrive with larger objectives in mind:
- A sustained Premier League title push
- Ongoing Champions League knockout commitments
- Likely squad rotation
Rotation increases the chance of defensive lapses. If you expect changes and a slightly reduced tempo from the visitors, one home goal becomes a realistic outcome.
With motivated hosts and a potentially altered away back line, backing Mansfield to find the net once offers logical value.
Wrexham vs Chelsea Bet 2: Kieffer Moore to Record Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Wrexham continue to push towards the Championship play-offs, and this FA Cup tie gives you a clear measure of how they match up against Premier League opposition. Chelsea arrive with bigger priorities ahead, and you can expect some rotation as they manage their squad around European commitments.
That context increases the likelihood of Wrexham creating openings, especially at home.
Moore stands out in the shots on target market. He has registered five efforts on target across his last five starts, showing consistent involvement in attacking phases. You only need one accurate attempt to land this selection.
His physical presence also matters. When Wrexham deliver crosses or direct balls into the area, Moore provides a reliable focal point.
Why this angle appeals:
- Regular recent shots on target
- Strong aerial profile
- Potentially rotated Chelsea defence
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Bet 3: Over 2.5 Goals in Newcastle v Man City
You have seen this fixture repeatedly in recent months, and it has consistently delivered goals. This will already be the fourth meeting of 2026, with Manchester City taking the previous three.
Despite those results, matches at St James’ Park rarely stay quiet. Recent home games have produced high scorelines, including:
- Newcastle 4-3 Leeds
- Newcastle 3-2 Everton
- Newcastle 2-3 Brentford
- FA Cup tie settled on penalties after a draw with Bournemouth
You regularly see open play, quick transitions and late chances in this stadium. City’s attacking depth also keeps the tempo high, even when they control possession.
The numbers support your position. Four of the last five meetings between these sides have cleared the 2.5-goal line.
With both teams comfortable in forward areas and recent head‑to‑heads trending high, backing Over 2.5 Goals fits the pattern.