EFL Cup Predictions

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when West Ham United welcome Fulham in an eagerly-awaited London derby. The Hammers are flying after winning four games in a row, including a remarkable 6-0 demolition of Wrexham at the weekend. Joel Veltman limped off in that victory, meaning Kyle Walker-Peters could step in. West Ham have won 80% of their last five home matches, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 19:45

Peterborough will be desperate to rediscover their winning touch when they welcome Barnsley in the EFL Cup last 32. The Posh are without a victory in four League One matches and have won just 30% of their last 10 games overall. Their home record is even less convincing, with only a 20% win rate and 0.80 goals scored per game. Tom O’Connor, Sam Hughes, Rio Adebisi and Carl Johns ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2026 at 19:30

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Chelsea take on Leeds United at their Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, a game which once again highlighted their attacking quality but defensive struggles. Malo Gusto, fit-again Estevao, and summer signings Valentin Barco and Danny Welbeck are all pushing for starts. Chel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2026 at 20:00

All eyes will be on the Den when Millwall welcome Newcastle in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup last-32 clash. The Lions head into the tie full of confidence after thumping Bolton 4-0 and are expected to maintain their attacking approach. Jenson Metcalfe is pushing for a start following his suspension, while Kelly, Lovelace and Issoufou could also feature. Millwall have won 60% of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 20:00

Sunderland take on Hull City at Stadium of Light in what promises to be a close EFL Cup round 32 encounter. The Black Cats drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League last time out and have won 60% of their last ten matches. Rotation is expected, with Hume, Isidor and Fofana pushing for starts, while Habib Diarra misses out through injury. Sunderland have been particularly st ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Brisbane Road will host an all-League One EFL Cup last-32 clash as Leyton Orient take on Bradford City, with both sides hoping to continue their cup adventures. Orient have endured an inconsistent start to the League One campaign, but they advanced past Walsall on penalties in the previous round. Rarmani Edmonds-Green remains sidelined, while Aaron Connolly is not expected to r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Crystal Palace take on Middlesbrough in what should be an interesting EFL Cup encounter. Palace will be looking to build on their 3-2 victory over Fulham and gain confidence after a slow start. Rotation is expected, with Larsen, Hughes and Chilwell pushing for starts, while Eddie Nketiah remains sidelined. The Eagles have sco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Bournemouth will look to return to winning ways when they face high-flying Lincoln at the Vitality Stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Cherries are without a win in their last three matches, but they showed plenty of attacking intent in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle at the weekend. Rotation is expected from the Premier League side, with David Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Lewis Cook, and Da ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Fulham will be aiming to make amends for a 3-2 Premier League defeat to Chelsea when they begin their EFL Cup campaign at home to AFC Wimbledon. The Cottagers showed plenty of attacking threat in the derby and should have enough quality to overcome their League One opponents, even with rotation expected. Rodrigo Muniz, Ryan Sessegnon, and Kevin are all pushing for starts, givin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00

David faces Goliath at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea welcome Luton Town in the EFL Cup second round. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Blues head into this clash on the back of a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham, making a positive start to their league campaign. Rotation is expected, with Pedro Neto, Estevao, and Quenda all p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

All eyes will be on Deepdale as Preston hope to produce an EFL Cup surprise against Premier League side Everton in round two. The Lilywhites have endured a difficult start, losing to both Bolton and Wolves, and their defensive problems are a major concern. Preston have conceded 1.90 goals per game across their last 10 matches and have failed to keep a single clean sheet during ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

A place in the EFL Cup third round will be at stake at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as local rivals Tottenham and Charlton go head to head. Spurs will be desperate to respond after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener. Despite that setback, Tottenham have been strong at home recently, collecting 2.00 points per game across their last six home matc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

Newcastle will be aiming to put an end to their four-game winless run in all competitions when they welcome West Brom to St James’ Park in the EFL Cup. The Magpies can take confidence from their impressive 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League opener, despite conceding a late equaliser. New boss Matthias Jaissle is still searching for his first victory, while Jacob Murp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

Bradford City will try to continue their impressive run when they face Burnley at Valley Parade in the EFL Cup second round. The League One side have won their last three games in all competitions and look capable of giving their Championship opponents a real test. Bradford have also been solid defensively, conceding just 0.67 goals per game across their last six home matches, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

An entertaining EFL Cup clash is on the cards at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest look to get revenge on Leeds United after suffering a narrow 1-0 Premier League defeat at the weekend. Forest have been inconsistent in their last 10 matches, winning 40%, while their home record is slightly stronger at 40%. The Reds have also averaged just 1.0 goal per game in their last five ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00

Birmingham City will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign when they face Premier League side Brentford in the EFL Cup second round. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Blues defeated Swansea 1-0 in round one before sharing the spoils with both Sheffield United and Bristol City. Their home form has been part ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2026 at 20:00