EFL Cup Predictions

Forest Green

Forest Green

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

All eyes will be on The New Lawn when Forest Green and Portsmouth lock horns in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday. The Green Army did not make a promising start to the season, with the team losing to Salford City (0-2) in front of home fans and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in this EFL Cup clash. Since head coach David Horseman is expected to make changes to t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Crawley

Crawley

St James Park will be the centre of attention on Tuesday evening as Exeter City and Crawley Town go head to head in the EFL Cup round 1. The Grecians kicked of the new League One campaign in style, with the team outclassing Wycombe 3-0 on the road, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Crawley. Defender Demetri Mitchell suffered an injury at th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Blackpool

Blackpool

After suffering a 2-1 loss to Wigan Athletic in the season opener, Derby County will look to get back on course when they welcome Blackpool to their Pride Park in the EFL Cup round 1. The Rams failed to impress in the opening match of the season, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Seasiders at home ground. Summer signing Conor Washington is pushing for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Tuesday’s football game at Whaddon Road pits together Cheltenham Town and Birmingham City, the two teams who are vying for a spot in the EFL Cup round 2. The Robins aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury Town and we are positive that boss Wade Elliott will make changes to the team that suffered the day-one defeat at the weekend. Curtis Thompson is widely expected to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Barrow

Barrow

Buoyed by a thrilling 3-0 win over Lincoln in their League One opener, Bolton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Barrow in the EFL Cup round 1. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all N’Lundulu, Thomason, and Maghoma could start this time out. Bolton head coach Ian Evatt is likely to stick to the 3-5-2 formation.

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This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Walsall

Walsall

After surviving West Bromwich Albion in their Championship opener, Blackburn Rovers will look to produce yet another fine performance when they take on Walsall in the EFL Cup round 1. The Riversiders continue life without key attacker Ben Brereton Diaz and, in his absence, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented striker Harry Leonad, who opened his goal-sco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Tranmere

Tranmere

A place in the EFL Cup round 2 will be at stake when Barnsley and Tranmere face each other at Oakwell on Tuesday evening. The Tykes kickstarted their League One campaign in amazing manner, with the team rolling over Port Vale 7-0 and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Republic of Ireland international Corey O’Keeffe limped off with injury, with his c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Accrington

Accrington

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:45

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Bradford

Bradford

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Newport County, Accrington Town will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bradford City in the EFL Cup round 1. The Accy Stanley produced a splendid display in the season opener and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Bantams. Both Shaun Whalley and Korede Adedoyin should be recalled to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:30

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Northampton

Northampton

Following a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City in their Championship opener, Swansea City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Northampton Town in the League Cup round 1. The Swans will be without goalkeeper Steven Benda and midfielder Liam Walsh in Tuesday’s clash, while both Liam Cullen and Azeem Abdulai are pushing for a start after the duo came off the benc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:30

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:30

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Swindon

Swindon

Weston Homes Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Peterborough United and Swindon Town. The Posh aim to build on a nice League One win over Reading and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins. Peterborough are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. All Jones, Ajiboye, and Fuchs ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:30

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Atmosphere at Rodney Parade will be electrifying when Newport County and Charlton Athletic square off against each other in the EFL Cup round 1. The Exiles are eager to shock the League One side in front of home fans, but their display in a 3-0 loss to Accrington is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. Talented defender Matt Bondswell is push ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:30

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:30

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Grimsby

Grimsby

Mansfield Town play host to Grimsby Town at One Call Stadium in the EFL Cup round 1. The Yellows head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Crewe in their League Two opener and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. A man to watch in the home team will be Davis Keillor-Dunn, who scored a brace in the opening match of the season, while Scottish defend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:30

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2023

19:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

A spot in the EFL Cup round 2 will be at stake when Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough go head to head at John Smith’s Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Terriers suffered a 3-1 loss to Plymouth in their Championship opener and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the defeat. Matthew Pearson limped off with injury in Saturday’s clash, with Jonathan Hogg likely to s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2023 at 19:00

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

16:30

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Newcastle

Newcastle

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium when Manchester United and Newcastle face each other in the EFL Cup final. The Red Devils have been producing excellent displays in February, with the team recording a routine 3-0 win over Leicester City at the weekend. Marcus Rashford looks unstoppable at the moment, and we are positive that the Man Utd top scorer is going to prove a hand ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 16:30

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

1 February 2023

20:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Manchester United will look to seal their spot in the EFL Cup final when they take on Nottingham Forest in the return leg at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are widely expected to defend their three-goal lead in Wednesday’s clash, but Erik ten Hag must warn his men against complacency. Sancho and Martial are unlikely to be risked against the Reds, while Donny van de Beek rema ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 February 2023 at 20:00

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2023

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Newcastle and Southampton face each other at St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening. The Magpies have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence once again. All Shelvey, Krafth, and Targett continue t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2023 at 20:00

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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
ChelseaChelseaLeeds UnitedLeeds United09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.35
Away Teams 1.51
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.5 min/Goal (186 Goals in 65 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 65 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (34 times out of 65 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 38%
Draw 18%
Away Win 44%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 97%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 52%
Over 3.5 32%
Over 4.5 17%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 3%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 48%
Under 3.5 68%
Under 4.5 83%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.6
Shots / Match (Home) 14.43
Shots / Match (Away) 13.17
Fouls Per Match 22.12
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.89
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.23
Offsides Per Match 3.58
Players Participated 1842

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
25/08/2026, 18:00 Cardiff City 1 - 2 Norwich City
25/08/2026, 18:30 Doncaster Rovers 1 - 3 Middlesbrough
25/08/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town 4 - 0 Shrewsbury Town
25/08/2026, 18:45 Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Leicester City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Watford 1 - 5 Peterborough United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stevenage 0 - 3 Reading
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 1 Hull City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Walsall 0 - 0 Leyton Orient
25/08/2026, 18:45 Cambridge United 0 - 1 Millwall
25/08/2026, 18:45 Plymouth Argyle 2 - 4 Coventry City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackpool 1 - 4 Lincoln City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Southampton 1 - 4 West Ham United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Barnsley 3 - 2 Crewe Alexandra
25/08/2026, 19:00 Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Leeds United
25/08/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 1 - 6 Brentford
26/08/2026, 18:45 Newcastle United 3 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
26/08/2026, 18:45 Tottenham Hotspur 5 - 1 Charlton Athletic
26/08/2026, 18:45 Bradford City 0 - 0 Burnley
26/08/2026, 19:00 Preston North End 0 - 4 Everton
27/08/2026, 18:30 Chelsea 2 - 0 Luton Town
27/08/2026, 19:00 Fulham 3 - 0 AFC Wimbledon

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City
08/09/2026, 18:45 AFC Bournemouth 4 - 0 Lincoln City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Bradford City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Middlesbrough
08/09/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 1 Newcastle United
09/09/2026, 19:00 Chelsea - Leeds United
15/09/2026, 18:45 Peterborough United - Barnsley
15/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United - Fulham
15/09/2026, 19:00 Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur
15/09/2026, 19:00 Reading - Brentford
15/09/2026, 19:00 Ipswich Town - Arsenal
16/09/2026, 18:45 Everton - Wolverhampton Wanderers
16/09/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town - Sheffield United
16/09/2026, 19:00 Coventry City - Aston Villa
16/09/2026, 19:00 Manchester United - Brighton & Hove Albion
17/09/2026, 18:30 Manchester City - Norwich City

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