EFL Cup Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Southampton

Southampton

Sheffield United and Southampton go head to head at Bramall Lane in the EFL Cup last 32. The Blades aim to build on a 3-1 win over Hull City, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Experienced attacker Billy Sharp should be rested against Southampton, with Oliver McBurnie pushing for a start. Both Guedioura and Basham should be recalled to the start... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Everton

Everton

QPR and Everton take on each other at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Hoops do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of Tuesday’s clash as they were beaten by both Bournemouth and Bristol City in the previous two league fixtures. QPR, though, look sharp in front of goal, and we predict that they will extend their brilliant goal-scoring run. Bot... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Preston play host to Cheltenham at their Deepdale in the EFL Cup last 32. The Lilywhites played out a 1-1 draw with WBA at the weekend, with the team extending their unbeaten run to five games. Preston boss has a number of injury worries as all Barkhuizen, Brown, Evans, Olosunde, and Sinclair are likely to miss the match, but his men are still seen as favourites to advance t... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Liverpool

Liverpool

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Norwich City and Liverpool go head to head at Carrow Road on Tuesday evening. The Reds head into the match following a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace where Mohamed Salah extended his goal-scoring run. The Egypt international, though, will be rested against Norwich City, with Japan international Takumi Minamino pushing for a s... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
4-0

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Manchester City and Wycombe go head to head at Etihad Stadium in a David-vs-Goliath EFL Cup game. Following three consecutive wins, the Citizens played out a goalless draw with Southampton in their last league match. Man City are determined to return to winning ways, and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the League One side. Ferran Torres should be recalled to... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Craven Cottage when Fulham and Leeds United face each other in the FA Cup last 32. The Cottagers aim to bounce back from a shocking 2-1 loss to Reading, but beating the Premier League side is easier said than done. Key attacker Aleksandar Mitrovic should be rested in Tuesday’s clash, with Brazil international Muniz Rodrigo pushing for a start. All Cairn... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Rochdale

Rochdale

Turf Moor will host Tuesday’s football game between Burnley and Rochdale. Burnley made a slow start to the new Premier League campaign, and we are positive that they will give 100% to return to winning ways. Since the Clarets will not have a better chance than this to get back on course, home win should be considered. All Cornet, Vydra, and Rodriguez are pushing for a star... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2021

19:45

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Oldham

Oldham

Brentford and Oldham square off against each other at Brentford Community Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Bees quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Brighton, with the team beating Wolverhampton 2-0 at the weekend. Ivan Toney impressed in the Molineux Stadium triumph, but the team’s key attacker is likely to be rested against Oldham. Midfielder Shandon Baptiste is ba... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2021 at 19:45

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2021

16:30

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Star-studded Manchester City will be looking to win yet another silverware when they take on Tottenham in the EFL Cup final on Sunday. The Citizens came from behind to beat Aston Villa in their last league match, with the team moving one step closer to winning the Premier League trophy. Pep Guardiola rested several first-team regulars in the midweek clash, but he is going to... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2021 at 16:30

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

19:45

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Man City

Man City

All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United and Manchester City face each other in the EFL Cup semis. The Red Devils defeated Everton 2-0 in the quarter-finals, but they will have a much-bigger fish to fry against the star-studded Citizens. Edinson Cavani is banned for the match over the use of a racial term, while Rojo and Jones remain in the recovery room.

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This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 19:45

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 January 2021

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Tottenham and Brentford face each other at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday evening. Spurs head into the match following a 3-0 Premier League win over Leeds United, and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Brentford. It is well known that Jose Mourinho wants to win everything, and we are positive ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 January 2021 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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