EFL Cup Predictions

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

Walsall

Walsall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2022

19:00

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Charlton

Charlton

A place in the EFL Cup last 32 will be at stake when Walsall and Charlton face each other at Bescot Stadium on Tuesday evening. Walsall aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they are surely capable of matching Charlton on home soil. All Liam Bennett, Isaac Hutchinson, and Timmy Abraham are pushing for a start, speaking of the home team, while Corey Blackett- ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2022 at 19:00

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

27 February 2022

16:30

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Liverpool

Liverpool

There will be fireworks when Chelsea and Liverpool square off against each other in the EFL Cup final. The Blues are eyeing their first League Cup title since 2015, but they will have a big fish to fry in the Wembley Stadium showdown. Both Reece James and Ben Chilwell remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absentees in Thomas Tuchel’s team. Both Romelu Lu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 February 2022 at 16:30

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2022

19:45

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Liverpool

Liverpool

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Arsenal and Liverpool go head to head at Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening. The Gunners are hit by AFCON absences, with all Aubameyang, Elneny, Partey, and Pepe being on international duty. Granit Xhaka once again misses out through suspension, with Odegaard stepping up. Both Saka and Smith Rowe should be fit for the matc ... Read More...

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

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2022

19:45

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Arsenal

Arsenal

All eyes will be on Anfield when Liverpool and Arsenal face each other in the EFL Cup semis, first leg. The Reds defeated Shrewsbury 4-1 in the FA Cup despite the fact that Jurgen Klopp rested key players. All Salah, Mane, and Keita are on international duty, meaning that the opposition defenders should have Diogo Jota at bay. Roberto Firmino is pushing for a start, as well ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2022 at 19:45

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 January 2022

19:45

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Chelsea

Chelsea

A spot in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Tottenham and Chelsea face each other in a highly-expected London derby. Chelsea aim to defend their two-goal lead, and they are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the second leg. Both Ben Chilwell and Reece James are sidelined with injuries, while both Kante and Silva have been tested positive for coronavirus. Goal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 January 2022 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 January 2022

19:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

There will be fireworks when Chelsea and Tottenham face each other in the EFL Cup semis on Wednesday evening. The Blues came from two goals behind to share the spoils with Liverpool at the weekend, with both Kovacic and Pulisic scoring beautiful goals. Romelu Lukaku should miss the EFL Cup clash due to coach’s decision, while Edouard Mendy is with Senegal for the Africa Cu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 January 2022 at 19:45

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2021

19:45

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West Ham

West Ham

A spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals will be at stake when Tottenham and West Ham United face each other in a highly-expected local derby. Spurs did well to hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at the weekend, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of Wednesday’s clash. Harry Kane finally broke the deadlock, and we predict that he will prove a handful for the opposition back-lin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2021 at 19:45

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2021

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

All eyes will be on Anfield when Liverpool and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup derby. The Reds dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Spurs at the weekend, and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways. All Fabinho, Thiago, van Dijk, and Jones have been tested positive for coronavirus, while Phillips and Elliott continue to miss out with injuries. Portugal in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2021 at 19:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2021

19:45

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Chelsea

Chelsea

There will be fireworks when Brentford and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday evening. The Bees were not in action at the weekend, meaning that tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for the home side. Key attacker Ivan Toney has overcome his injury, but all Ajer, Dasilva, Raya, and Jeanvier remain in the recovery room. The Blues, on th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2021 at 19:45

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2021

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

A place in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Arsenal and Sunderland face each other at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Gunners have been in a fine form in the Premier League of late, with the team beating both West Ham United and Leeds United in style, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win the EFL Cup clash.

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This match will be played on 21 December 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
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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