EFL Cup Predictions

Man City will be looking to keep their perfect record intact when they face Norwich City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Citizens continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the local derby, despite Phil Foden's sending-off. Iliman Ndiaye, Nick O'Reilly, and Mateo Kovacic are all pushing for a start as Pep Guardiola considers rotation. City have won ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 19:30

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Manchester City when they face Brighton in the EFL Cup. The Red Devils failed to impress against the ten-man Citizens and will be determined to produce a much better display on home soil. Rotation is possible, with Benjamin Sesko, Andrey Santos, and Mason Mount all pushing for a start. United ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00

Coventry will be hoping to put an end to their four-game losing run when they welcome Aston Villa in the EFL Cup. The Sky Blues were thrashed 5-0 by Brighton at the weekend, adding further pressure ahead of this cup tie. Taiwo Awoniyi is suspended, while Wright, Woolfenden, Kesler-Hayden, and Eccles are all ruled out through injury. Coventry have nevertheless won 60% of thei ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00

Highbury Stadium will host an eagerly-awaited EFL Cup clash between Fleetwood and Sheffield United. The Cods are undefeated in the new League Two campaign and produced an impressive 4-0 victory over Shrewsbury in the previous round. Fleetwood have won 40% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.50 goals per game while conceding just 0.70. Their home defensive record is particula ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 19:45

Everton will be looking to extend their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign when they take on Wolves in the EFL Cup. The Toffees have big ambitions in the competition and will be eager to bounce back from a goalless draw with Tottenham, a game in which they registered 1.11 xG. Jack Grealish is pushing for a start after coming off the bench at the weekend, while Chr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 19:45

Reading will be hoping to turn the Select Car Leasing Stadium into a fortress again when Brentford visit in the EFL Cup third round. The Royals are coming off a 2-1 defeat to Cambridge United, but they have won their previous two home games and will be looking to extend that run. Reading have scored 2.4 goals per game across their last 10 home matches, while their overall av ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 20:00

All eyes will be on Anfield when Liverpool and Tottenham go head to head in the EFL Cup last 32, with both sides looking to bounce back from goalless Premier League draws. Liverpool produced a disappointing display against Fulham, but Arne Slot is expected to rotate, with Cody Gakpo, Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister pushing for starts. There are no fresh injury concerns. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 20:00

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Portman Road when Ipswich take on Arsenal in an eagerly-awaited EFL Cup last-32 clash. The Tractor Boys arrive full of confidence after a 3-2 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace and will fancy their chances of claiming a major scalp. Emersonn picked up a knock in that win but should recover in time. Ipswich have won 67% of their last s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 20:00

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when West Ham United welcome Fulham in an eagerly-awaited London derby. The Hammers are flying after winning four games in a row, including a remarkable 6-0 demolition of Wrexham at the weekend. Joel Veltman limped off in that victory, meaning Kyle Walker-Peters could step in. West Ham have won 80% of their last five home match ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 19:45

Peterborough will be desperate to rediscover their winning touch when they welcome Barnsley in the EFL Cup last 32. The Posh are without a victory in four League One matches and have won just 30% of their last 10 games overall. Their home record is even less convincing, with only a 20% win rate and 0.80 goals scored per game. Tom O’Connor, Sam Hughes, Rio Adebisi and Carl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 19:30

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Chelsea take on Leeds United at their Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, a game which once again highlighted their attacking quality but defensive struggles. Malo Gusto, fit-again Estevao, and summer signings Valentin Barco and Danny Welbeck are all pushing for starts. C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2026 at 20:00

All eyes will be on the Den when Millwall welcome Newcastle in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup last-32 clash. The Lions head into the tie full of confidence after thumping Bolton 4-0 and are expected to maintain their attacking approach. Jenson Metcalfe is pushing for a start following his suspension, while Kelly, Lovelace and Issoufou could also feature. Millwall have won 60% ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 20:00

Sunderland take on Hull City at Stadium of Light in what promises to be a close EFL Cup round 32 encounter. The Black Cats drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League last time out and have won 60% of their last ten matches. Rotation is expected, with Hume, Isidor and Fofana pushing for starts, while Habib Diarra misses out through injury. Sunderland have been particularly ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Brisbane Road will host an all-League One EFL Cup last-32 clash as Leyton Orient take on Bradford City, with both sides hoping to continue their cup adventures. Orient have endured an inconsistent start to the League One campaign, but they advanced past Walsall on penalties in the previous round. Rarmani Edmonds-Green remains sidelined, while Aaron Connolly is not expected t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Crystal Palace take on Middlesbrough in what should be an interesting EFL Cup encounter. Palace will be looking to build on their 3-2 victory over Fulham and gain confidence after a slow start. Rotation is expected, with Larsen, Hughes and Chilwell pushing for starts, while Eddie Nketiah remains sidelined. The Eagles have ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Bournemouth will look to return to winning ways when they face high-flying Lincoln at the Vitality Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Cherries are without a win in their last three matches, but they showed plenty of attacking intent in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle at the weekend. Rotation is expected from the Premier League side, with David Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Lewis Cook, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45