EFL Cup Predictions

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2022

20:00

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Liverpool

Liverpool

All eyes will be on Etihad Stadium when Manchester City and Liverpool face each other in the EFL Cup last 16. The Citizens suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Brentford before the World Cup break, and, no doubt, they want to get back on course as soon as possible. This match comes too early for Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, who played in the World Cup final against France, b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2022 at 20:00

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2022

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Manchester United take on Burnley in the EFL Cup last 16 in their first game after the World Cup break. The Red Devils aim to build on a 2-1 win over Fulham, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the Old Trafford outfit. This match comes too early for Raphael Varane, who played for France against Argentina in the World Cup final, while all Bruno Fernandes ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2022 at 20:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2022

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

The Valley will host Wednesday’s EFL Cup game between Charlton Athletic and Brighton, the two teams who meet for the first time since April 2016. Back then Brighton defeated Charlton 3-1 in the Championship, and the Seagulls are seen as favourites to win the midweek clash as well. This game comes too early for Alexis Mac Allister, who played for Argentina in the World Cup ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2022 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2022

19:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest face each other at Ewood Park. The Riversiders did well to shock Norwich City (2-0) in their last league match, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of the visit of Forest. Keep in mind, though, that all Callum Brittain, Jack Vale, and Sam Barnes should miss out with inju ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2022 at 19:45

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2022

19:45

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Wolverhampton will be looking to book their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals when they host Gillingham to their Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Wolves suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal before the international break, but a win over Gillingham will see them regain a much-needed a confidence. Fit-again Mexico forward Raul Jimenez is back from international duty, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2022 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2022

19:45

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Southampton and Lincoln take on each other at St. Mary’s Stadium in the EFL Cup last 16. The Saints set up a meeting with Lincoln by beating Sheffield Wednesday on penalties, and the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Imps as well. Both Romeo Lavia and Kyle Walker-Peters have recovered from their respective injuries, while both Armel Bella-Kotchap and Mohammed ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2022 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2022

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Newcastle United play host to Bournemouth at their St. James’ Park in what is expected to be an interesting EFL Cup game. The Magpies are enjoying a very successful Premier League season, but they have big ambitions for the EFL Cup as well. This game comes too early for Sweden forward Alexander Isak, while both Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes are major doubts after the d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2022 at 19:45

MK Dons

MK Dons

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2022

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

A place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when MK Dons and Leicester City take on each other at Stadium MK on Tuesday evening. MK Dons faced no difficulties in a 2-0 win over Morecambe, but the bookies see them as big underdogs in the midweek clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Leicester.

The Foxes, on the othe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2022 at 19:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 November 2022

20:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Manchester United will have a nice opportunity to get their revenge on Aston Villa for Sunday’s Premier League defeat as the two teams face each other in the EFL Cup last 32 on Thursday evening. The Red Devils failed to impress in the Villa Park loss, but Erik ten Hag’s troops are surely capable of matching the Villans at Old Trafford. All Malacia, Elanga, and Martial ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 November 2022 at 20:00

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 November 2022

20:00

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Chelsea

Chelsea

All eyes will be on Etihad Stadium when Manchester City and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup derby. The Citizens somehow survived Fulham at the weekend, with Erling Haaland scoring the late winner from the penalty spot. The Norway superstar, though, is unlikely to be risked in the EFL Cup clash, while Joao Cancelo serves a one-game ban. Talented defender Rico Lewis is ... Read More...

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

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

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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
CardiffCardiffNorwichNorwich25/08/2026, 19:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough25/08/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyCreweCrewe25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolLincolnLincoln25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Cambridge UnitedCambridge UnitedMillwallMillwall25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
FleetwoodFleetwoodShrewsburyShrewsbury25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichLeicesterLeicester25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWolvesWolves25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PlymouthPlymouthCoventryCoventry25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonWest HamWest Ham25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageReadingReading25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityHull CityHull City25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WalsallWalsallLeytonLeyton25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordPeterboroughPeterborough25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Nottingham ForestNottingham ForestLeeds UnitedLeeds United25/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBrentfordBrentford25/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BradfordBradfordBurnleyBurnley26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NewcastleNewcastleWest BromwichWest Bromwich26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
TottenhamTottenhamCharltonCharlton26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonEvertonEverton26/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
ChelseaChelseaLutonLuton27/08/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
FulhamFulhamAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon27/08/2026, 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 1.24
Away Teams 1.22
Total (Combined) 2.46
36.6 min/Goal (91 Goals in 37 matches)
46% Clean Sheets (17 times out of 37 matches)
54% Both Teams Scored (20 times out of 37 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 24%
Away Win 35%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 100%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 41%
Over 3.5 19%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 0%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 59%
Under 3.5 81%
Under 4.5 92%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.49
Shots / Match (Home) 14.54
Shots / Match (Away) 11.95
Fouls Per Match 22.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.43
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.49
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 1386

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
06/08/2026, 18:45 Bristol City 0 - 1 Walsall
07/08/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 - 0 Port Vale
07/08/2026, 18:45 Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Stevenage
07/08/2026, 19:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wrexham
08/08/2026, 12:00 Cambridge United 2 - 1 Barnet
08/08/2026, 13:00 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 1 Millwall
08/08/2026, 14:00 Salford City 1 - 1 Shrewsbury Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 Birmingham City
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bromley 1 - 1 Reading
08/08/2026, 14:00 Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Chesterfield
08/08/2026, 14:00 Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Oxford United
08/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 2 - 0 Oldham Athletic
08/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 Huddersfield Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 1 - 2 Lincoln City
08/08/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 1 - 0 Northampton Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 3 - 2 Swindon Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Notts County
08/08/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol Rovers 0 - 1 Peterborough United
08/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 4 - 1 Milton Keynes Dons
08/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 1 Portsmouth
08/08/2026, 14:00 Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic
08/08/2026, 14:00 Burton Albion 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley
08/08/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 1 - 3 Blackpool
08/08/2026, 14:00 AFC Wimbledon 1 - 1 Newport County
08/08/2026, 14:00 Stockport County 1 - 1 Doncaster Rovers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bradford City 2 - 0 Rochdale
08/08/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 0 Crawley Town
08/08/2026, 16:30 Rotherham United 1 - 4 West Bromwich Albion
08/08/2026, 16:30 Cheltenham Town 1 - 3 Charlton Athletic
08/08/2026, 16:30 Colchester United 0 - 2 Southampton
09/08/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 0 - 3 Sheffield United
10/08/2026, 19:00 Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Exeter City

EFL Cup Fixtures

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

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