EFL Cup Predictions

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Liverpool and Derby County face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Anfield in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds did well to beat Spurs at the weekend, with the team keeping their Premier League hopes alive, and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Wednesday’s clash. It is well known that Jurgen Klopp rests key players in the EFL Cup, meaning that all Jones, Ox... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 20:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Following yet another heart-breaking loss to Brighton, Wolverhampton will look to give fans some cheer when they face Leeds United in their EFL Cup opener. The Wolves experienced all sorts of problems at the back in Saturday’s defeat, but it has to be noted that wing-back Nelson Semedo was sent off on the stroke of half-time. The former Barcelona man is banned for the EFL ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

London Stadium will host Wednesday’s EFL Cup game between West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams who meet for the first time since February 2016. Back then West Ham rolled over Blackburn 5-1 in the FA Cup, and the Hammers are seen as favourites to win the midweek game as well. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Antonio, Fornals, Lanzin... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday take on each other at St. Mary’s Stadium in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup clash. The Saints aim to make amends for a heavy 4-1 loss to Newcastle United, and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Both Livramento and Walker-Peters miss out with injuries, as well as Juan Larios who limped off at t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Nottingham Forest will be aiming to get their revenge on Tottenham for a 2-0 Premier League loss when they face each other in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Brentford, and you should know that they conceded seven goals in total in the last two league fixtures. All Biancone, Colback, Niakhate, Toffolo, and Richards are sidelined wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

High-flying Newcastle United will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup last 32. The Magpies are on a four-game winning run in the Premier League, with the team scoring goals for fun, and it is no surprise the odds for home win have been dropping. Boss Eddie Howe, though, should rest key players against the Eagle... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Arsenal and Brighton face each other at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Gunners are enjoying a very successful Premier League campaign, with the team leading the chase for the trophy, two points clear of star-studded Man City, and there is every chance Mikel Arteta will use the EFL clash to rest key players. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 November 2022 at 19:45

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Charlton

Charlton

Stevenage and Charlton take on each other at Broadhall Way in what is expected to be a close EFL Cup game. Stevenage kicked off their FA Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Gateshead at the weekend, and they must be high on spirits ahead of Tuesday’s clash. Keep in mind, though, that Jordan Roberts is banned for the match following his sending off in the FA Cup triumph.

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This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

MK Dons

MK Dons

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Morecambe

Morecambe

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when MK Dons and Morecambe take on each other at Stadium MK on Tuesday. MK Dons played out a goalless draw with Cheltenham in their last League One game, but they head into the midweek clash following a 6-0 crushing of Taunton in their FA Cup opener. The League One side are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence, meaning th... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Newport County

Newport County

Buoyed by a 2-0 Premier League win over Everton, Leicester City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face lower-league side Newport in their EFL Cup opener. The Foxes quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Man City, and they must be high on spirits ahead of Tuesday’s clash. Harvey Barnes, who impressed in the triumph over Frank Lampard’s t... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Crawley

Crawley

Burnley welcome Crawley Town to their Turf Moor in the EFL Cup round 32. The Clarets experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-2 loss to Sheffield United, and, no doubt, they want to return to winning ways as soon as possible. All Gudmundsson, Dervisoglu, Taylor, and Roberts are eyeing a spot in the starting XI, while the likes of Churlinov, Twine, and Westwood sh... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Lincoln City, who meet for the first time since April, 1986. The Robins failed to win the previous four Championship games, and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways on Tuesday evening. George Tanner is back from suspension, and he is likely to return to the starting XI, while all B... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Brentford play host to Gillingham at their Brentford Community Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Bees are on a four-game winless run in the Premier League, but it seems as if their displays are much better than the results. Key attacker Ivan Toney is back from suspension, but he is likely to start from the bench, while all Goode, Hickey, Jansson, Norgaard, and Strakosha sh... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Everton

Everton

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Bournemouth and Everton face each other at Vitality Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Cherries dropped a two-goal lead in a 4-3 loss to Leeds United at the weekend, with the team extending their losing run in the Premier League to four games. Bournemouth are desperate to give fans something to cheer about, and they are surely... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2022

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

All eyes will be on Adams Park when Wycombe Wanderers and Bristol City square off against each other in the EFL Cup last 32. Wycombe did well to crush Barnsley 3-0 in their last league match, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of Wednesday’s clash. Nick Freeman is widely expected to return to the starting XI after finding the net in the weekend triumph, while expe... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2022 at 19:45

Tranmere

Tranmere

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2022

19:45

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Prenton Park will host Wednesday’s football game between Tranmere Rovers and Newcastle United, the two teams who face each other for the first time since February 2000. The Super Whites aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Newport County, but they face an uphill task in the midweek clash. Both Nolan and O’Connor are pushing for a start, with Merrie and Lewis likely to d... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2022 at 19:45

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EFL Cup Predictions

Weekly EFL Cup Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly English Football League (EFL) Cup tips across the most relevant football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

EFL Cup Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Man CityMan CityBrentfordBrentford17/12/2025, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NewcastleNewcastleFulhamFulham17/12/2025, 20:15
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ArsenalArsenalCrystal PalaceCrystal Palace23/12/2025, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NewcastleNewcastleMan CityMan City13/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChelseaChelseaArsenalArsenal14/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

EFL Cup Betting Stats and Data

Officially known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, the EFL Cup has been played since 1960 and is the second most prestigious domestic knockout competition in English football after the FA Cup. To further enhance our EFL Cup tips and betting advice, FootballPredictions.com draws on competition records that track how often home or away teams progress, the typical number of goals scored in ties, and how often both teams find the net. We use these patterns to form the statistical base for our weekly previews across the most popular EFL Cup betting markets.

EFL Cup Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.33
Away Teams 1.48
Total (Combined) 2.81
32 min/Goal (253 Goals in 90 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (43 times out of 90 matches)
54% Both Teams Scored (49 times out of 90 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 22%
Away Win 39%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 98%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 2%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 71%
Under 4.5 87%
League Cup Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.18
Shots / Match (Home) 12.91
Shots / Match (Away) 12.27
Fouls Per Match 21.57
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.27
Offsides Per Match 3.6
Players Participated 2054

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
16/12/2025, 20:00 Cardiff City 1 - 3 Chelsea
17/12/2025, 19:30 Manchester City 2 - 0 Brentford
17/12/2025, 20:15 Newcastle United 2 - 1 Fulham
23/12/2025, 20:00 Arsenal 1 - 1 Crystal Palace

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
13/01/2026, 20:00 Newcastle United 0 - 2 Manchester City
14/01/2026, 20:00 Chelsea 2 - 3 Arsenal
03/02/2026, 20:00 Arsenal - Chelsea
04/02/2026, 20:00 Manchester City - Newcastle United

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