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FA Cup Predictions - 4 April 2026, Quarter-finals

Simon Lewis
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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

The recent matchday was filled with thrilling football action. Manchester City continued their winning streak with a match where both teams scored, securing their dominance on the pitch. Chelsea also delighted fans by participating in a high-scoring game featuring over 3.5 goals, highlighting their offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Southampton pulled off an unexpected giant-killing victory, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement of the sport. These matches not only demonstrated the skills and strategies of top football teams but also emphasized the thrill and unpredictability inherent in every game.

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  • Fired-up Man City to see off Liverpool at the Etihad.
  • Chelsea to cash in against low-key Port Vale.
  • Southampton to pull off a massive win over Arsenal.
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Ben Waine of Port Vale
Ben Waine of Port Vale scores against Sunderland (Getty Images).

FA Cup Predictions - Quarter-finals


Manchester City vs Liverpool


What was looking like an average season for City has suddenly thrown up the chance of a Cup Double or even a domestic treble. City had a brilliant win over Arsenal in the League Cup final after being hit with two defeats (both against Real Madrid) and a draw.

City have won 11 of their last 15 home matches, losing only to Real Madrid, so I’m backing them for a win with both sides to score.

Liverpool have failed to score only once in their last 17 matches, scoring 41 goals. They’ve been winning plenty of matches but have only 2 wins in their last 6, with 3 losses. Their last match saw them lose 2-1 away to Brighton, so they’re not likely to pull off a win at a fired-up Etihad. 

Chelsea vs Port Vale


League 1 side Port Vale will have dreams of travelling to Stamford Bridge and tapping into the FA Cup potential for a giant-killing, but sadly this is where their glorious Cup run is sure to end. It’s a great time to face Chelsea, as the Londoners have lost their last 4 matches after shipping 12 goals and failing to score in their last 3.

Port Vale’s Cup run has been pretty low-key, with 3 home wins in a row (all 1-0), albeit they beat Premier League side Sunderland. Their own league form has been poor, with 4 defeats, 1 draw and 1 win in their last 6 matches. 

Chelsea will go in hard and clinically as they look to find the form needed to fight for a place in Europe next season. Three goals-plus in the match looks a strong bet, but plucky Port Vale might scrape a morale-boosting goal, so I'd avoid backing a win to nil.

Southampton vs Arsenal


Southampton are in the Championship playoff spots but have some big matches ahead of them, with five matches in 17 days. A win against Arsenal will give them a lift ahead of the playoff race, so they will go hard at Arsenal.

The Saints have home ground advantage where they have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 9 matches. They have won 6 and drawn 1 of their last 7 matches, scoring 13 goals to 2. It’s a big ask, but with just 1 defeat in their last 14 matches, I’m backing them to rise to the challenge.

Arsenal’s season has been magnificent, but in the last round of the FA Cup they scraped home 2-1 away to League One side Mansfield with some key players likely to be rested as they have five big matches in the next 15 days.

Arsenal also have the 1st leg of their crucial Champions League quarter-final against Sporting to come in three days time. Away to Championship side Southampton I’m backing the Arsenal side littered with injury niggles to take a shock defeat. 

Verdict

Wins for Manchester City, Chelsea and a giant-killing for Southampton.
      
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