EFL Cup Predictions

Man City look to defend their two-goal lead in the EFL Cup tie with Newcastle as the two teams face each other at Etihad Stadium. As Newcastle are not regarded as good travellers, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Citizens dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham at the weekend and, no doubt, they aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Their expected goals of... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 February 2026 at 20:00

Arsenal will look to book their spot in the EFL Cup final when they face Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in the return leg. As Arsenal should have a number of chances to score on the break, we predict a 2-1 home win. Mikel Arteta’s men are brimming with confidence following a 4-0 Premier League win over Leeds United which saw them cement top position in the standings. Arsenal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 February 2026 at 20:00

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Chelsea and Arsenal lock horns at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. The Blues faced no difficulties in the FA Cup last 64, with the team crushing Charlton Athletic 5-1. Chelsea aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate a... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2026 at 20:00

All eyes will be on St. James’ Park when Newcastle United and Manchester City lock horns in the EFL Cup semis. Given the attacking potentials of both sides, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. The Magpies are on a three-game winning run in the Premier League, with the team heading into Tuesday’s clash following a hard-fought FA Cup win over Bournemouth. The fact tha... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2026 at 20:00

A place in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Arsenal and Crystal Palace face each other at Emirates Stadium. With the Gunners finding their rhythm in mid December, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. Arsenal have been impressive at the back of late, with the team conceding only 0.75 goals per game in front of home fans. All Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosq... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2025 at 20:00

Newcastle United are eager to recover from a heart-breaking Tyne and Wear derby defeat and given their fine home record, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 Magpies win. Eddie Howe’s men failed to impress in the local derby, with Nick Woltemade’s strange own-goal helping Sunderland pick up all three points from the match. Newcastle now return to St. James’ Park to face F... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2025 at 20:15

A place in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Man City take on Brentford at Etihad Stadium. With Pep Guardiola’s men finding their best form of late, we predict a 3-1 home win. The Citizens are on a five-game winning run in all competitions, with the team scoring 2.67 goals per game at home of late and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2025 at 19:30

Cardiff City will try to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, but with Chelsea brimming with confidence following a 2-0 win over Everton, our prediction points toward a 3-0 away win. The Bluebirds set up a meeting with Chelsea by beating Wrexham 2-1 in the last 16, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Tuesday’s clash. The fact that the South Wales ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2025 at 20:00

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. James’ Park when Newcastle United and Chelsea go head to head in the EFL Cup last 16. The Magpies survived Fulham (2-1) in their last Premier League game thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’ late goal and they surely want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate on Wednesday evening. Big-money signing Anthony Elanga is pushing for a start a... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 20:00

Molineux Stadium will be the centre of attention when Wolverhampton and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup last 16. The Wolves are low on confidence following back-to-back defeats to Sunderland and Burnley and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Both Joao Gomes and Hwang Hee-Chan are pushing for a start, while talented forward Leon Chiwome is pu... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Swansea City will try to upset Manchester City when the two teams face each other in the EFL Cup last 16 on Wednesday evening. The South Wales outfit proved their worth in the Championship triumph over Norwich City, but they will have a mountain to climb against the star-studded Premier League outfit. Defender Ricardo Santos continues to miss out with injury, while forward L... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

A place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Liverpool and Crystal Palace lock horns at Anfield on Wednesday evening. The Reds do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing each of their last four Premier League games. As a result, Liverpool boss is under big pressure ahead of Palace’s visit. The former Feyenoord manager is expected to mix the sq... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

High-flying Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning run to eight games in all competitions when they face Brighton in the EFL Cup last 16. The Gunners, though, are fully focused on the Premier League and we predict that Mikel Arteta is going to mix the squad for the EFL Cup clash. Arteta is dealing with new injury worries, with all Declan Rice, William Saliba, Bukayo... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Racecourse Ground will host Tuesday’s football game between Wrexham and Cardiff City, the two teams that meet for the first time since March 2002. Back then Cardiff City defeated Wrexham 3-2, but a close encounter is on the cards this time out. The Dragons did well to hold Middlesbrough to a draw in their last Championship game, but it has to be noted that defender Lewis B... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 20:00

Wycombe Wanderers will be aiming to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 16 when they take on Fulham on Tuesday evening. The Wanderers have been in a fine form of late, winning three of their last four games in all competitions. Therefore, Michael Duff’s men must be brimming with confidence ahead of Fulham’s visit. The Cottagers, meanwhile, are on a four-game losing r... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 19:45

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Grimsby Town and Brentford lock horns in a highly-anticipated clash on Tuesday evening. The Mariners set up a meeting with Brentford by beating Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday and they now aim to claim yet another major scalp in the EFL Cup. Cameron Gardner remains in the recovery room, but the 20-year-old ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 19:45