Stoke vs Fulham Betting Tips - Cottagers to Win in the FA Cup

Alex Waite

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Last updated: Sat 14 Feb 2026 09:35

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Alex Waite 14 Feb 2026

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Stoke have been unthreatening in recent games
Fulham beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the FA Cup third round
A Cottagers FA Cup victory is predicted on Sunday

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Fulham have won their last 3 games against Stoke (Getty)

Stoke vs Fulham Preview

Stoke have an injury crisis, are lacking form and rarely threaten in front of goal. Fulham have enough quality to win and progress in the FA Cup.

Stoke vs Fulham Preview
Back-to-Back Home Losses for Stoke
H2H - Fulham Have the Edge
Stoke Lack an Attacking Threat
Fulham Strong Against Weaker Sides
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Back-to-Back Home Losses for Stoke

Stoke have lost to nil in 2 of their last 3 games.
Stoke have lost 3 consecutive matches against Fulham.
Fulham have won 4 of their last 5 FA Cup games.

H2H - Fulham Have the Edge

Fulham have a 35-31 advantage against Stoke, alongside 15 draws.

Stoke Lack an Attacking Threat

Championship side Stoke edged past Coventry in the FA Cup third round with a 1-0 victory. The Potters have failed to win since then and have scored two goals in six games.

Stoke have failed to score in three consecutive matches and had under 1 XG in each game. Mark Robins’ side started that run with a 2-0 home loss to Southampton and a 0-0 draw with West Brom.

The Potters’ winless run extended to six matches after a 1-0 defeat at Charlton. Stoke had 0.5 XG, faced 17 shots and conceded the winner with 10 minutes remaining.

Fulham Strong Against Weaker Sides

Fulham cruised into the FA Cup fourth round after defeating Middlesbrough 3-1. The Cottagers dominated with 2.18 XG and 19 shots.

Marco Silva’s side followed that win with a 1-0 defeat to Leeds and a 2-1 victory over Brighton. The Premier League outfit lost their following three matches, despite attempting over 1.42 XG in each game.

The West Londoners lost 3-0 at Man City on Wednesday. Fulham trailed 3-0 at half time and couldn’t respond with 14 shots and three on target.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Stoke (4-2-3-1): Tommy Simkin; Maksym Talovierov, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell; Tatsuki Seko, Steven N'Zonzi; Jesuran Rak-Sakyi, Tomas Rigo, Sorba Thomas; Lamine Cisse

Defender Ben Gibson is doubtful due to illness. Goalkeepers Viktor Johansson and Gavin Bazunu, midfielder Lewis Baker and defender Junior Tchamadeu are injured.

Attackers Divin Mubama, Robert Bozeník, Ato Ampah and Sam Gallagher are also unavailable due to injury.

Bosun Lawal is the latest Stoke player set for a spell on the sideline through injury. He was subbed off against Charlton and Mark Robins confirmed the defender’s injury and said, "Bosun will be a while It might be six weeks. He will be rightly disappointed. I think it's difficult when you lose players, any player.”

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Jorge Cuenca, Cavlin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon; Sander Berge, Harrison Reed; Oscar Bobb, Emile Smith Rowe, Kevin; Rodrigo Muniz

Midfield duo Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney are injured and won’t feature.

Verdict

Stoke v Fulham

Fulham can show their strength against an injury-struck Stoke side that rarely scores. The Cottagers can win comfortably against the Potters in the FA Cup.

Fulham Win

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