It’s the FA Cup 4th round weekend – but what markets should football spread betting punters keep an eye on?

Who is favourite to win the FA Cup 2020/21?
Just like they are in the league, Man City are clear favourites to lift the FA Cup, at an Index spread of 57-60. That’s where the winner gets 100 points, the runner-up 70, the losing semi-finalists 50, the losing quarter-finalists 33, losing last-16ers 20, and the losing last-32ers 10.

Chelsea are then at 43-46, followed by Tottenham at 38-41, Leicester at 34-37 and Liverpool at 31-34.

As for fixed odds, City are at 21/10, with the Blues at 6/1, the Reds at 15/2 and Spurs at 8/1.

Who has more FA Cup titles, Man United or Liverpool?
In a replay of their Anfield stalemate a week ago, Man United host Liverpool in the 4th round of the FA Cup this Sunday, at 5pm live on BBC One.

Behind only Arsenal on 14, Man United have won the FA Cup 12 times in their history. Liverpool’s record in the competition can’t really compare, with 7 victories, most recently in 2006.

United’s last defeat came in a cup competition, losing 2-0 at home to Man City in the EFL Cup. Liverpool, meanwhile, will go in Sunday still reeling from their 1-0 slump against Burnley, a game that ended their Anfield unbeaten streak.

If United are going to beat their long-standing rivals, there is no better chance than the present. However, Spreadex’s traders have found it too close to call, offering a choice Man United/Liverpool Goal Supremacy spread of -0.1-0.1. That’s alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.7-2.9 and a Total Goal Minutes spread of 137-147 – interesting given Liverpool’s impotence up front, and their goalless meeting just a week ago.

What are the odds on Chorley beating Wolves?
Can National League's Chorley pull off a major scalp and beat Wolves, at 8pm on BT Sport 1?

It’s not looking too likely. Spreadex is offering a one-sided Wolves/Chorley Goal Supremacy spread of 2.15-2.35, with a Total Goals spread of 3.25-3.45.

Those fancying a punt on Chorley, however, can take a look at Spreadex’s long-shot fixed odds price of 14/1.

What are the odds on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring against Southampton?
Looking to defend their title, Arsenal travel to Southampton this Saturday at 12.15pm, live on BT Sport 1.

It appears that Aubameyang might have his mojo back. Saturday will be a test of whether that’s the case, or whether it only applies when the Gunners are hosting Newcastle. Spreadex has the Gabonese ace at a Player Goal Minutes spread of 21-24, a SMM spread of 32-38, and at 13/10 to score any time.

Spread bettors might also want to take a look at James Ward-Prowse’s Free Kick Goal Minutes spread of 1-3, after he banged one in during the dying moments of the Saints’ 3rd round tie against Shewsbury.

As for the game itself, the visitors are just about fancied, at an Arsenal/Southampton (h) Goal Supremacy spread of 0.1-0.3, alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.45-2.65.

How many goals will Man City score against Cheltenham?
Cup favourites City could go barmy on Saturday, when they travel to League Two’s Cheltenham Town at 5.30pm on BBC One.

Of late, City have actually been more impressive defensively than up front, failing to concede in their last 5 games across the league, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. In that same run, they have scored 12 goals.

A Man City/Cheltenham (h) Goal Supremacy spread of 2.5-2.7 would mean, if you were to buy at that price, Guardiola’s men would need to win by at least 3 goals to make you any money.

Spreadex is also offering a chunky Total Goals price of 3.75-3.95 – requiring 4 goals if you were to buy that spread – and a Total Goal Minutes spread of 188-203.

Disclaimer: quoted prices are subject to change.