EFL Cup Predictions

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26/09/2023

02:45 PM

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bradford City and Middlesbrough face each other at in the EFL Cup last 32 at Valley Parade. The Bantams are brimming with confidence following a 4-1 win at Newport County, but despite being on a six-game unbeaten run in all competitions, Mark Hughes’ men are seen as underdogs in Tuesday’s clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced forward Andy Co... Read More...

This match will be played on 26/09/2023 at 02:45 PM

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30/08/2023

03:00 PM

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Everton

Everton

Doncaster and Everton go head to head at Eco-Power Stadium in what is expecte to be an interesting EFL Cup showdown. The Donny aim to shock the Premier League outfit, but it has to be noted that they head into Wednesday’s clash following back-to-back losses to Notts County (1-3) and MK Dons (1-2). Midfielder Luke Molyneux is widely expected to return to Doncaster’s start... Read More...

This match will be played on 30/08/2023 at 03:00 PM

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Sheffield United will be aiming to seal their spot in the EFL Cup round 3 when they host Lincoln to their Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening. The Blades do not seem to be competitive in the new Premier League campaign, but they will not have a better chance than this to register their first win of the season. Since Sheffield United were on the verge of sharing the spoils with... Read More...

This match will be played on 30/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Burnley

Burnley

In a highly-anticipated EFL Cup round 2 clash, Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Burnley are set to ignite the pitch with an electrifying contest. With both sides being eager to return to winning ways, this encounter promises to be a nail-biting showdown. The teams appear strikingly even-matched, as their strengths and strategies align in an uncanny manner. As they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Harrogate

Harrogate

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

A spot in the EFL Cup last 32 will be at stake when Harrogate and Blackburn Rovers face each other at EnviroVent Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Sulphurites are eager to claim a major scalp in the League Cup round 2 and their display in a 2-0 win over Morecambe surely gave them a confidence boost. There are no fresh selection worries in the home team ahead of the midweek c... Read More...

This match will be played on 30/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

30/08/2023

02:45 PM

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Chelsea will look to kickstart their EFL Cup campaign in fashion when they welcome AFC Wimbledon to their Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. The Blues are not seen as one of the main favourites to win the Premier League trophy and, no doubt, they want to go all the way in the League Cup. All Maatsen, Ugochukwu, and Burstow are pushing for a start after the trio came off t... Read More...

This match will be played on 30/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Salford

Salford

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

03:00 PM

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Football game between Salford City and Leeds United will bring down the curtain on Tuesday’s program in the EFL Cup round 2. The Lions are eager to claim a major scalp in the last 64 and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the midweek clash. Experienced midfielder Ryan Watson is widely expected to start this time out after scoring off the bench in a 2-1 l... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 03:00 PM

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

03:00 PM

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Ipswich

Ipswich

All eyes will be on Select Car Leasing Stadium when Reading and Ipswich go head to head in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Royals continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, but they did well to crush Millwall 4-0 on the road in their EFL Cup opener. Reading are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 03:00 PM

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Sutton

Sutton

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers, Wycombe will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sutton in the EFL Cup round 2. The Chairboys defeated MK Dons 2-0 in their EFL Cup opener and given their signs of improvement in front of goal, home win should be considered. Veteran forward Garath McCleary is widely expected to return to the starting XI... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Bradford

Bradford

Following a thrilling 5-5 draw with Swindon, Wrexham shared the spoils with Barrow in their last league match and they now aim to make it to the EFL Cup round 3. The Red Dragons have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Bantams. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home side, both Dalby a... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Wolverhampton will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton when they take on Blackpool in the EFL Cup last 64. Their first win of the season gave players a confidence boost and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Seasiders in front of home fans. All Sasa Kalajdzic, Pablo Sarabia, and Ait Nouri should start against Blackpool, whil... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Tranmere

Tranmere

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Leicester

Leicester

Prenton Park will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Tranmere and Liecester City, the two teams who meet for the first time since 2009. Back then Tranmere defeated Leicester 2-0 in the League One, meaning that the Foxes are hungry for revenge. Leicester aim to keep their 100% record in the 2023/2024 season intact, but bear in mind that boss Enzo Maresca is going to use th... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Stoke City will look to recover from the Championship loss to Millwall when they take on Rotherham United in the EFL Cup round 2. The Potters continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive win in front of home fans. Both Lewis Baker and Emre Tezgel remain in the recovery room, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Following four consecutive defeats in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will look to return to winning ways when they take on Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup round 2. The Owls made a slow start to the season, but this game could be the turning point for the home side. Forward Mallik Wilks misses out with injury, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Peterborough

Peterborough

A spot in the EFL Cup round 3 will be at stake when Portsmouth and Peterborough lock horns at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening. The Pompey are eager to return to the Championship, but they have big ambitions for the 2023/2024 League Cup campaign as well. Portsmouth defender Joe Rafferty is banned for the match following his sending-off in a goalless draw with Stevenage at the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

02:45 PM

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Crewe

Crewe

Port Vale and Crewe go head to head at Vale Park in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Tuesday’s program. The Valiants aim to build on back-to-back wins over Charlton and Carlisle and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Railwaymen. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, both Devine and Garrity could sneak into the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 02:45 PM

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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