Football Predictions

Sabah Baku will try to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Hapoel Beer Sheva when the sides meet in the Champions League playoffs return leg. Sabah failed to impress in the first meeting, registering only 0.60 xG and eight goal attempts. The Azerbaijani side can take confidence from their excellent home form, though, having won 80% of their last five games at home while keeping f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 17:45

Bodo Glimt have one foot in the next round after securing a convincing 3-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the first leg. The Norwegian side produced a dominant display and should be confident of finishing the job on their artificial home surface. Bodo have won all four of their last home matches, scoring 2.75 goals per game and conceding only 0.50. They were also not in Elites ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00

LASK face an uphill task when they welcome Celtic in the Champions League playoffs return leg, trailing 3-0 from the first meeting. Despite the heavy deficit, the Austrian side created plenty of chances in Glasgow, registering 20 goal attempts, eight shots on target and 1.58 xG. Their inability to convert several clear-cut opportunities was ultimately costly. LASK have strug ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00

All eyes will be on Estadio de Mestalla when Valencia and Real Betis finally meet in the postponed La Liga opener, with both sides looking to build momentum early in the campaign. Valencia were held to a goalless draw by Celta Vigo in their opening match, managing just 0.70 xG from eight attempts. They now need a sharper attacking display, with Umar Sadiq and Mouctar Diakhab ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00

Cardiff City will be aiming to book their place in the EFL Cup third round when they welcome Norwich City to the Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds defeated Swindon 3-2 in round one before sharing the spoils with Derby County in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the weekend. Cardiff have been in impressive goalscoring form, averaging 3.10 goals per game across their last 10 matches, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:00

Doncaster will try to claim a major scalp when they take on Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup second round. The League One side head into the clash after a goalless draw with Barnsley, and they have struggled for goals at home lately, scoring just twice in their last five games at home. Ayinde, McCann and Hutchinson are all pushing for starts, while Francis Okoronkwo remains side ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:30

Barnsley will be eager to finally get their season up and running when they welcome Crewe in the EFL Cup second round. The Tykes defeated Wigan on penalties in round one but have yet to score in their opening two League One matches, drawing 0-0 with Doncaster at the weekend. Changes are expected, with Noah Town and Reyes Cleary among those pushing for starts. Barnsley have a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

One of the most exciting games of EFL Cup round two will see Blackburn Rovers take on Sheffield United at Ewood Park. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched, we predict a 1-1 draw. Blackburn head into the tie in good spirits after coming from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in their latest Championship outing. Their home form has been less convincing, though, with only ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

A high-stakes EFL Cup clash will take place at Bloomfield Road when Blackpool and Lincoln City lock horns in round two. Blackpool have made an excellent start to the campaign, winning eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The Seasiders followed up a 3-1 EFL Cup victory over Grimsby by beating Stockport 2-1 in League One, while they have been particularly strong ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Cambridge United and Millwall lock horns at Abbey Stadium in an EFL Cup round two clash. Cambridge United have made a solid start to the new League One campaign, while they also edged Barnet 2-1 in the first round of this competition. The U’s have been particularly impressive at home, winning four of their last five games there and averaging 2.60 goals per game. Neil Harri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Fleetwood and Shrewsbury square off against each other at Highbury Stadium in an all-League Two EFL Cup round two clash. Fleetwood are unbeaten in the new season and will be looking to continue their solid start by securing a fourth consecutive clean sheet. The Cod Army have been difficult to beat recently, while their defensive record has improved significantly. No fresh in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Ipswich Town and Leicester City meet at Portman Road in an EFL Cup round two clash. Ipswich come into the game in confident mood after enjoying a perfect preseason and opening their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland. The Tractor Boys have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, while their home record is particularly encouraging, wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Hillsborough when Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves meet in one of the most intriguing EFL Cup round two ties. Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 League One defeat to Bradford City. The Owls have struggled for consistency, winning just three of their last 10 matches, while they have scored only 0.80 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Plymouth and Coventry City lock horns at Home Park in an EFL Cup round two clash. Plymouth made a winning start to their cup campaign by beating Exeter 2-0, but the Pilgrims have yet to taste victory in the new League One season. Their recent numbers are still encouraging, though, with Plymouth scoring in all of their last 10 matches and averaging 1.90 goals per game. Both t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Southampton and West Ham lock horns at St Mary’s in an eagerly-awaited EFL Cup round two clash. Southampton head into the game full of confidence after a 3-1 Championship victory over Stoke and will be keen to stick to their attacking style of play. The Saints have won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, scoring 1.90 goals per game during that run. Their ho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

A place in the EFL Cup round 3 will be at stake when Stevenage and Reading lock horns at Lamex Stadium. Stevenage are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 League One defeat to Oxford United and have struggled for consistency lately, winning just three of their last 10 matches. The Boro have scored only 0.9 goals per game during that period and could be without Jasper Pattenden, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Stoke City and Hull City go head to head at the Bet365 Stadium in an EFL Cup clash. As Mark Robins' men do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 1-0 away win. Stoke City have made a disappointing start to the Championship campaign, losing to both Swansea City and Southampton in their opening two games. The Potters have also struggled for goals, scoring just 0.9 per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Walsall and Leyton Orient go head to head in the EFL Cup round 2, with both sides arriving in confident mood. Walsall have made a promising start to the new League Two campaign and are yet to concede a goal. They also produced a major upset in the previous round, beating Bristol City 1-0. There are no fresh injury concerns for the hosts, while Aaron Pressley will be the man ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

Watford and Peterborough square off against each other at Vicarage Road in the EFL Cup round 2. The Hornets made a winning start to their Championship campaign by beating Southampton 2-1, before sharing the spoils with Wrexham in a 1-1 draw at the weekend. Watford have won 50% of their last 10 home matches, scoring 1.17 goals per game, but they have several injury concerns. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 19:45

An entertaining EFL Cup clash is on the cards at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest look to get revenge on Leeds United after suffering a narrow 1-0 Premier League defeat at the weekend. Forest have been inconsistent in their last 10 matches, winning 40%, while their home record is slightly stronger at 40%. The Reds have also averaged just 1.0 goal per game in their last f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00

Birmingham City will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign when they face Premier League side Brentford in the EFL Cup second round. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Blues defeated Swansea 1-0 in round one before sharing the spoils with both Sheffield United and Bristol City. Their home form has been p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00