EFL Cup Predictions

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.

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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

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2022

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Leeds United will be aiming to build on a splendid 3-0 win over Chelsea when they take on Barnsley at Elland Road on Wednesday evening. The Whites are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach, but keep in mind that key players will be rested in the EFL Cup clash. In-form Rodrigo is likely to drop to the bench, with talented forward Joe Gelhardt pushing for a start. ... Read More...

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

Forest Green

Forest Green

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2022

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

All eyes will be on The New Lawn when Forest Green and Brighton face each other in the EFL Cup last 64. The Green Army aim to make amends for a 3-0 loss to Plymouth, and head coach Ian Burchnall is likely to mix the squad in the midweek clash. All Wickham, Robertsn, and Little are pushing for a start. You should bear in mind that Forest Green have yet to record a win at home ... Read More...

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

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Wolverhampton will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Tottenham when they face Preston at Molineux Stadium in the last 64 of the EFL Cup. The Wolves have yet to record a win in the new Premier League campaign, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Lilywhites on home soil. Fit-again Mexico attacker Raul Jimenez is pushing for a start, while Chiquinho remains on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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MK Dons

MK Dons

Watford play host to MK Dons at their Vicarage Road in the EFL Cup last 64. The Hornets made a promising start to the new Championship campaign, with the team sitting in second place after five rounds. Watford have big ambitions for the 2022/2023 EFL Cup campaign as well, but key players are likely to be rested in Tuesday’s clash. All Dele-Bashiru, Kalu, and Louza are out ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:45

Stockport County

Stockport County

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Leicester City will look to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Southampton when they face Stockport County at Edgeley Park in the EFL Cup last 32. The Foxes have yet to find their best form in the new season, but Tuesday’s clash could be the turning point for Brendan Rodgers’ troops. Leicester City have been struggling at the back of late, but, on the other hand, they look sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:45

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

There will be fireworks when Stevenage and Peterborough go head to head at Broadhall Way in the EFL Cup last 64. The Boro aim to build on back-to-back wins over Rochdale and Carlisle, and it is no surprise the odds for home win have been dropping. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, with Saxon Earley returning to the starting XI. The Posh, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 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
FleetwoodFleetwoodSheffield UnitedSheffield United16/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
EvertonEvertonWolvesWolves16/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Manchester UnitedManchester UnitedBrightonBrighton16/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryAston VillaAston Villa16/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Man CityMan CityNorwichNorwich17/09/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.51
Away Teams 1.58
Total (Combined) 3.09
29.1 min/Goal (235 Goals in 76 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (36 times out of 76 matches)
55% Both Teams Scored (42 times out of 76 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 17%
Away Win 44%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 97%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 56%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 22%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 3%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 43%
Under 3.5 62%
Under 4.5 78%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.76
Shots / Match (Home) 14.3
Shots / Match (Away) 13.46
Fouls Per Match 22.08
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.89
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.18
Offsides Per Match 3.5
Players Participated 2019

EFL Cup Results

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, 19:15 Chelsea 6 - 3 Leeds United
15/09/2026, 18:30 Peterborough United 3 - 3 Barnsley
15/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United 2 - 3 Fulham
15/09/2026, 19:00 Liverpool 3 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
15/09/2026, 19:00 Reading 1 - 2 Brentford
15/09/2026, 19:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 4 Arsenal
16/09/2026, 18:45 Everton 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
16/09/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Sheffield United
16/09/2026, 19:00 Coventry City 1 - 3 Aston Villa
16/09/2026, 19:00 Manchester United 2 - 3 Brighton & Hove Albion
17/09/2026, 18:30 Manchester City 5 - 0 Norwich City

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
27/10/2026, 19:45 Bradford City - Peterborough United
27/10/2026, 20:00 Fleetwood Town - Arsenal
28/10/2026, 19:30 Manchester City - Brighton & Hove Albion
28/10/2026, 19:45 AFC Bournemouth - Aston Villa
28/10/2026, 19:45 Sunderland - Brentford
28/10/2026, 19:45 Fulham - Crystal Palace
28/10/2026, 20:00 Liverpool - Chelsea
29/10/2026, 19:45 Everton - Newcastle United

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  • FA Cup Predictions. Our FA Cup predictions focus on England’s oldest knockout tournament, following key fixtures and potential upsets.
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