EFL Cup Predictions

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Morecambe

Morecambe

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Rotherham United and Morecambe. The Millers have been in a fine form of late, with the team rolling over Reading 4-0, while sharing the spoils with both Preston and QPR. Joshua Kayode is out of contention through injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Morecambe, on the other hand, are s ... Read More...

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

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Oxford United and Crystal Palace square off against each other at Kassam Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting EFL Cup game. Following back-to-back defeats to Bristol Rovers and Lincoln, Oxford United shared the spoils with Morecambe in their last league match. The Yellows are eager to return to winning ways, but they are seen as underdogs in Tuesday’s clash. There ... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Norwich City will look to build on a 2-0 win over Millwall when they take on Bournemouth at Carrow Road on Tuesday evening. A spot in the EFL Cup last 32 is at stake, and, no doubt, an interesting encounter is on the cards. The Canaries have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating both Huddersfield Town and Millwall on home soil. Key attacker Teemu P ... Read More...

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

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Newport County and Portsmouth square off against each other at Rodney Parade in what is expected to be an interesting EFL Cup game. Newport County quickly bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Salford City, with the team beating Tranmere Rovers 2-1 at the weekend, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of Tuesday’s clash. The Exiles are a real force to be reckoned with at ... Read More...

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

Grimsby

Grimsby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Grimsby Town play host to Nottingham Forest at their Blundell Park in the EFL Cup last 64. The Black and Whites have been impressive at the back of late, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in Tuesday’s clash. Ryan Taylor should be rested in the EFL game, with Aribim Pepple likely to step up. The visitors, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1 ... Read More...

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

Gillingham

Gillingham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Exeter

Exeter

A spot in the EFL Cup last 32 will be at stake when Gillingham and Exeter square off against each other at Priestfield Stadium. The Gills are on a three-game winless run in League Two, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. Experienced midfielder Shaun Williams is out of contention through injury, with goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer missing out as we ... Read More...

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

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Everton

Everton

Highbury Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Fleetwood and Everton. The Cod Army have been involved in some low-scoring games of late, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in the midweek clash. Centre-back Darnell Johnson has yet to recover from his injury, while all Joe Garner, Cian Hayes, and Carl Johnston could be recalled to the starting XI. ... Read More...

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

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and WBA take on each other in the EFL Cup last 64. The Rams head into the match following back-to-back goalless draw with Shrewsbury and Fleetwood, and they should continue relying on their solid-defence. All Louie Sibley, Liam Thompson, Korey Smith, and Jake Rodney are all pushing for a start, as well as Craig Forsyth.

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

Crawley

Crawley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

The People’s Pension Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Crawley Town and Fulham. The Red Devils do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing to both AFC Wimbledon and Northampton Town in the previous two league fixtures, and they must be low on spirits ahead of the visit of Fulham. There are no fresh injury worries in the home side, but Tony Cr ... Read More...

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

Colchester

Colchester

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

Colchester United and Brentford square off against each other at Colchester Community Stadium in the EFL Cup last 64. The U’s aim to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Leyton Orient, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Bees. Tommy Smith continues to miss out with a foot injury, while midfielder Emyr Huws has yet to recover from an ankle injury.

The c ... Read More...

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

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Southampton

Southampton

Cambridge United and Southampton square off against each other at Abbey Stadium in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The U’s have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Exeter, losing to Portsmouth, while sharing the spoils with Charlton. Cambridge United seem to struggle at the back, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as big underdogs in Tue ... Read More...

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

Bradford City

Bradford City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Valley Parade when Bradford City and Blackburn Rovers go head to head in the EFL Cup last 64. The Bantams aim to build on a 3-1 win over Hartlepool, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Tuesday’s football match. Jake Young is widely expected to return to the starting XI, with Lee Angol dropping to the bench. The Riversiders, on the other hand ... Read More...

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

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Bolton vs Aston Villa go head to head at University of Bolton Stadium in the EFL Cup last 64. The Trotters aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday, but they face yet another difficult task against Villa. Both Ricardo Santos and Dion Charles are back from suspensions, with George Thomason returning to the team as well, while Lloyd Isgrove, Josh Sheehan, and E ... Read More...

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

Barrow

Barrow

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:45

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Buoyed by a back-to-back wins over Walsall and Harrogate, Barrow will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Lincoln at Holker Street. The Bluebirds are eyeing their fifth win of the season, and they must be high on confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash. A man to watch in the home team will be Ben Whitfield, who has been scoring goals for fun ... Read More...

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

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:30

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Burnley

Burnley

Greenhous Meadow will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Shrewsbury Town and Burnley. The Shrews experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 loss to Ipswich, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to get back on course against Burnley. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Burnley. The Clarets, on the other hand, failed to win the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:30

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Rochdale

Rochdale

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Bolton when they take on Rochdale in the EFL Cup last 64. The Owls are on a quest to return to the Championship, but they have big ambitions for the 2022/2023 EFL Cup campaign as well. Akin Famewo misses Tuesday’s clash with injury, while Jack Hunt has yet to recover from illness. Reece James continues to miss o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
15 September 2026 • 08:35 UTC • 1 min read
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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