Hilltop vs Deal Prediction – FA Cup

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Check out the best predictions for Hilltop vs Deal

Here you find the best prediction for Hilltop vs Deal in the FA Cup, alongside match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Hilltop and Deal.

Hilltop

03 August 2025 – 14::00
FA Cup
2025/2026
Extra Preliminary Round

Deal

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Hilltop and Deal

The best prediction for Hilltop vs Deal in the FA Cup is over 2.5 goals. This contest is likely to see multiple goals as both teams have been involved in high-scoring matches recently. With the FA Cup representing a significant opportunity for both sides, they are expected to adopt an attacking approach, enhancing the likelihood of several goals being scored.

The best prediction for Hilltop vs Deal

Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.5 goals (risky guess)

Match preview: Hilltop vs Deal

Hilltop and Deal clash in this FA Cup encounter (Extra Preliminary Round). Our data indicates there are no recent matches between the two teams. The home advantage may be pivotal, considering that Deal has shown a variance in their performances both at home and away.

Team analysis: Hilltop

The home side is eager to make a positive impact in this edition of the FA Cup, seeking to leverage their home advantage. Hilltop has shown little fluctuation in results at home and away; their last three matches resulted in two losses as visitors (with no goals scored and five conceded) and one home loss (two goals scored and four conceded). In their most recent outing in the FA Cup, they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Steyning Town.

Hilltop seeks a home victory in this knockout match to secure qualification. Last season, they played in the Counties Leagues, finishing 15th, nine points shy of safety. At home, they have been reasonably strong, with three wins and three losses over their last six games, with five of those encounters featuring over 2.5 goals scored.

Team analysis: Deal

The visitors aim to start their FA Cup journey positively and surprise Hilltop. Deal tend to perform better at home, evidenced by their last 30 outings showing three wins, five draws, and seven losses away, compared to seven wins, four draws, and four losses at home. Their most recent match ended in a 1-0 defeat at home to Ashford United.

Deal is determined to secure an away victory to advance in this single-elimination match. Last season, they played in the non-League Div One, finishing 7th, thirteen points off fifth place in the promotion play-offs. As visitors, they have been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six, all of which featured more than 2.5 goals.