FA Cup Tip Previews — February 15, 2026
- Sunderland −0.75 (Asian Handicap) — min odds 1.83
- Fulham −0.75 (Asian Handicap) — min odds 1.84
Oxford Utd vs Sunderland
Recommended bet: Sunderland −0.75 (min odds 1.83)
Sunderland are the higher-level side here and have been enjoying a strong Premier League campaign. Even if both teams make changes for an FA Cup tie, Sunderland should still have the extra quality to get the job done. Oxford United can be dangerous at home, but rotation and squad depth usually favour the top-flight team in knockout matches.
Backing Sunderland on the Asian handicap −0.75 gives some protection: if Sunderland win by a single goal you get half your stake refunded (or half the stake returned depending on the market), while a two-goal margin wins fully. Given Premier League form and likely squad strength, this looks like the value selection.
Stoke City vs Fulham
Recommended bet: Fulham −0.75 (min odds 1.84)
Fulham should be favoured despite mixed recent form. Stoke are missing several regulars through injury and have not been consistent, while Fulham have the quality to press for a cup run if they select a strong lineup. The −0.75 Asian handicap is sensible here: it requires Fulham to win by two for a full payout but still returns half (or compensates partially) on a narrow one-goal victory.
If Fulham field a near-first-choice side they should be able to control the tie and overcome any home advantage Stoke may have.
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