Blackpool vs Carlisle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Dec 2025

FA Cup Betting Preview: Blackpool vs Carlisle

League One club Blackpool host League Two outfit Carlisle at Bloomfield Road, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 7 December.

There’s a strong case for siding with Blackpool when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think the favourites could prove too strong for Carlisle and odds of -108 are attractive.

Blackpool lost when last in action. In a home game at Bloomfield Road, they were turned over 3-0 by Reading in League One.

In their most recent FA Cup match, Blackpool won 1-0 when hosting Scunthorpe United.

Carlisle United won their previous game 3-2 in extra-time (2-2 after 90 mins). This was a FA Cup away victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium against Reading.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackpool overcame Carlisle in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 1-0 League One win away at Brunton Park.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Blackpool	40	12	9	19	47	63	-16	47:63	45

Confirmed Lineups

Blackpool confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Fraser Horsfall, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Scott Banks, George Honeyman, Jordan Brown, Emil Hansson, Hayden Coulson, Ashley Fletcher, Tom Bloxham.

Carlisle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Harry Lewis (GK), Josh Williams, Jack Ellis, Aaron Hayden, Cameron Harper, Harvey Macadam, Alex Gilliead, David Ajiboye, Christopher Conn-Clarke, Regan Linney, Luke Armstrong.

Blackpool vs Carlisle Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Blackpool vs Carlisle betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We really like Blackpool at odds of -108 to win this FA Cup game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The FA Cup form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Blackpool vs Carlisle FA Cup & league stats:

• Carlisle have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Carlisle have lost 9 of their last 17 games on the road.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackpool 2 - 1 Carlisle

Blackpool can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +575 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Blackpool vs Carlisle Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 50% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Blackpool being priced at -100 to come away with a victory in this FA Cup encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +235 for Carlisle United.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Blackpool -0.5 at -106 should you want to go for the favourites, with Carlisle +0.5 available at -133 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -182.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest FA Cup matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+245

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+140

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-400

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+145

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-106

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+125

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Blackpool Stats

Carlisle Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Blackpool vs Carlisle Lineups & Team News

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