EFL Cup Predictions

Coventry City

Coventry City

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18/09/2024

21:00

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Coventry City will try to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 32 when they face Tottenham at their Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues failed to win the previous three Championship games and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Wednesday’s encounter. Jamaica international Joel Latibeaudiere limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Watford at... Read More...

This match will be played on 18/09/2024 at 21:00

Brighton

Brighton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18/09/2024

20:45

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Wolves

Wolves

After sharing the spoils with Ipswich Town in their last Premier League game, Brighton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Seagulls failed to turn their dominance into victory against the Tractor Boys, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Wolves in yet another home fixture. Both Julio Enciso and Ev... Read More...

This match will be played on 18/09/2024 at 20:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

21:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Following a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Southampton, Manchester United will look to provide their fans with another cause for celebration when they face Barnsley in the EFL Cup last 32. The Red Devils are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash and even though Erik ten Hag is expected to mix the squad, home win should be considered. All Alejandro Garnacho, Harry... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 21:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Sparkles will be flying when Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace lock horns in the EFL Cup last 32. The Hoops are undefeated in the previous six games in all competitions, which is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the local derby, but they are still seen as underdogs in this contest. As Sam Field limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, Paul Smyt... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:45

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Fulham

Fulham

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Preston and Fulham go head to head in an eagerly-awaited game at Deepdale. The Lilywhites set up a meeting with the Premier League side by crushing Harrogate 5-0 on the road, but they will have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s showdown. Forward Josh Bowler is widely expected to return to the starting line-up, while there ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:45

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Southampton

Southampton

Everton and Southampton square off against each other at Goodison Park in what is expected to be an interesting EFL Cup encounter. The Toffees aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Aston Villa and Bournemouth and, no doubt, they are desperate to put an end to their dreadful losing run in the Premier League. Left-back Vitalii Mykolenko should be fit for Tuesday’s cl... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:45

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Brentford will look to bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester City as they host Leyton Orient in the EFL Cup. Despite the loss, the Bees delivered a strong performance, and manager Thomas Frank is expected to mix the squad for this cup tie. The likes of Kevin Schade, Fabio Carvalho, and Yehor Yarmolyuk are all pushing for a starting spot, with Frank likely to off... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:45

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Bloomfield Road will be the centre of attention when Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday square off against each other in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup clash. The Seasiders are eyeing their third consecutive win in all competitions and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Championship side. Teenage forward Dominic Ballard limped off with injury in the last l... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17/09/2024

20:30

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Fleetwood

Fleetwood

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Stoke City and Fleetwood Town face each other at Bet365 Stadium. The Potters aim to recover from the Championship defeat to Oxford United and they are seen as favourites to win Tuesday’s encounter. Lynden Gooch limped off with injury at the weekend, with Andy Moran likely to step up.

The Cod Army, on the other ha... Read More...

This match will be played on 17/09/2024 at 20:30

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

25/02/2024

16:00

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Liverpool

Liverpool

Wembley Stadium will be the centre of attention when Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns in the EFL Cup final. The Blues did well to hold star-studded Man City to a draw in their last league match, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Sunday’s showdown. The likes of Thiago Silva, Carney Chukwuemeka, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, and Lesley Ugochukwu... Read More...

This match will be played on 25/02/2024 at 16:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24/01/2024

21:00

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Liverpool

Liverpool

All eyes will be on Craven Cottage when Fulham and Liverpool go head to head in the EFL Cup semis, return leg. The Reds came from behind to beat the Cottagers 2-1 in the first leg and, as a result, Jurgen Klopp’s men are with one foot in the final. Mohamed Salah suffered an injury in Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Curtis Jones limped off ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24/01/2024 at 21:00

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23/01/2024

21:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Chelsea will look to overcome a one-goal deficit in the tie EFL Cup tie with Middlesbrough when the two teams face each other at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening. The Blues are on a three-game winning run in the Premier League and they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Boro. Nicolas Jackson is on international duty, while all Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Marc Cuc... Read More...

This match will be played on 23/01/2024 at 21:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10/01/2024

21:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Liverpool will look to build on the FA Cup win over Arsenal when they take on Fulham in the EFL Cup semis on Wednesday evening. The Reds are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in all competitions and even though Mohamed Salah is on international duty, home triumph should be considered. Diogo Jota is widely expected to return to the starting XI after producing a fine display... Read More...

This match will be played on 10/01/2024 at 21:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

09/01/2024

21:00

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Chelsea

Chelsea

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Middlesbrough and Chelsea square off against each other at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Boro aim to recover from the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, but they face an uphill task in the EFL Cup clash. Fit-again forward Emmanuel Latte Lath is pushing for a start as well as experienced midfielder Jonathan Howson, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/01/2024 at 21:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20/12/2023

21:00

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West Ham

West Ham

A spot in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Liverpool and West Ham United face each other at Anfield on Wednesday evening. The Reds failed to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Man Utd, but they are surely capable of beating the Hammers in front of home fans. Cody Gakpo is pushing for a start, while all Andy Robertson, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, and... Read More...

This match will be played on 20/12/2023 at 21:00

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19/12/2023

21:00

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Sparkles will be flying when Chelsea and Newcastle United go head to head at Stamford Bridge in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Blues recorded a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sheffield United in their last league match, but they have big ambitions for the EFL Cup as well. Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Chilwell, Fofa... Read More...

This match will be played on 19/12/2023 at 21:00

When do we release our EFL Cup predictions?

Similar to FA Cup, our EFL Cup football predictions arrive on Monday 13:00 London Time as they are always scheduled for midweek.

The EFL Cup games are usually played on Tuesday or Wednesday, therefore, our football experts give their best to collect fresh and reliable information during the weekend. Once we release our EFL Cup football tips you will have a number of betting options to choose from.  

EFL Cup predictions by Footballpredictions.com

EFL Cup or Carabao Cup is an English annual knockout football competition where 92 clubs within the top four levels of the English football league system compete every season.

The competition is divided into seven rounds, with 32 teams competing in the third round of the EFL Cup. Teams that represent England in European competition book their place in the third round automatically.

Unlike FA Cup which ends in May, the Carabao Cup concludes in February, with the title game taking place at Wembley Stadium.

The winners of the Carabao Cup receive the trophy which weights 2.967 kg and measures 27 cm by 20.5 cm. The trophy is worth £20,000.

The EFL Cup has a rich history

Aston Villa are the first winners of the English League Cup as they defeated Rotherham United 3-2 on aggregate in the final of the competition back in 1961. The Millers defeated the Villans 2-0 in front of home fans, but the Villa Park outfit did well to overcome the deficit in the return leg.

Former Oldham Athletic forward Frankie Bunn holds the record for most goals scored in a match, as he found the net six times in a win over Scarborough on October 25, 1989, whilst West Ham United recorded the biggest ever win in the EFL Cup as they crushed Bury 10-0 back in 1983.

Three years later Liverpool outclassed Fulham with the same outcome (10-0).

Speaking of the Reds, they are the most successful team in the history of the EFL Cup as they clinched their 8th trophy in the 2011/2012 season, beating Cardiff City on penalties in the title game.

EFL Cup Tips, Predictions and Betting advice

If you aim to find your bet of the day, make sure you study our EFL Cup predictions which include team news, current form and head-to-head record.

Coaches often rest key players in the Carabao Cup games as top teams often play on four fronts in a season, therefore, checking out team news could be the key to your success when it comes to betting on the EFL Cup.

Underdogs tend to go all the way

Lower-league teams often go all the way in the EFL Cup, with, for example, Bradford City making it to the final of the competition in 2013.

Underdogs oftentimes claim major scalps in the Carabao Cup as coaches of top Premier League teams use EFL Cup games to test as many players as possible.

However, you should bear in mind that in the final stages of the competition coaches count on key players as the winner is guaranteed a place in the Europa League.

Popular betting tips

As previously mentioned, betting on favourites in the EFL Cup is unlikely to prove to be a boost to your betting account, therefore, we recommend you to bet on goals when it comes to the second most popular cup competition in England.

Long-term bets should be considered as there are coaches who aim to win everything. For example, former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rarely rested first-team regulars in the EFL Cup games due to his winning mentality.

Our Team of FA Cup Experts

If you want to beat the bookmakers and use your free bets in the best way possible, read our EFL Cup betting tips carefully.

Our football experts are accomplished sports columnists who provide fresh and reliable information and seeing that our predictions are based on the wealth of experience in the betting industry, FootballPredictions.com is the right place for you.

Our team of experts provide us football tips which are released after we double check them. Similar to FA Cup, condition of key players can be a huge factor when it comes to betting on the EFL Cup.

Our columnists monitor English lower leagues closely, which helps them find the best betting options.    

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