EFL Cup Predictions

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2025

20:00

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. James’ Park when Newcastle United and Chelsea go head to head in the EFL Cup last 16. The Magpies survived Fulham (2-1) in their last Premier League game thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’ late goal and they surely want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate on Wednesday evening. Big-money signing Anthony Elanga is pushing for a start a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 20:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2025

19:45

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Chelsea

Chelsea

Molineux Stadium will be the centre of attention when Wolverhampton and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup last 16. The Wolves are low on confidence following back-to-back defeats to Sunderland and Burnley and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Both Joao Gomes and Hwang Hee-Chan are pushing for a start, while talented forward Leon Chiwome is pu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2025

19:45

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Man City

Man City

Swansea City will try to upset Manchester City when the two teams face each other in the EFL Cup last 16 on Wednesday evening. The South Wales outfit proved their worth in the Championship triumph over Norwich City, but they will have a mountain to climb against the star-studded Premier League outfit. Defender Ricardo Santos continues to miss out with injury, while forward L ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2025

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

A place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Liverpool and Crystal Palace lock horns at Anfield on Wednesday evening. The Reds do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing each of their last four Premier League games. As a result, Liverpool boss is under big pressure ahead of Palace’s visit. The former Feyenoord manager is expected to mix the sq ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2025

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

High-flying Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning run to eight games in all competitions when they face Brighton in the EFL Cup last 16. The Gunners, though, are fully focused on the Premier League and we predict that Mikel Arteta is going to mix the squad for the EFL Cup clash. Arteta is dealing with new injury worries, with all Declan Rice, William Saliba, Bukayo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2025 at 19:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2025

20:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Racecourse Ground will host Tuesday’s football game between Wrexham and Cardiff City, the two teams that meet for the first time since March 2002. Back then Cardiff City defeated Wrexham 3-2, but a close encounter is on the cards this time out. The Dragons did well to hold Middlesbrough to a draw in their last Championship game, but it has to be noted that defender Lewis B ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 20:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2025

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

Wycombe Wanderers will be aiming to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 16 when they take on Fulham on Tuesday evening. The Wanderers have been in a fine form of late, winning three of their last four games in all competitions. Therefore, Michael Duff’s men must be brimming with confidence ahead of Fulham’s visit. The Cottagers, meanwhile, are on a four-game losing r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 19:45

Grimsby

Grimsby

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2025

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Grimsby Town and Brentford lock horns in a highly-anticipated clash on Tuesday evening. The Mariners set up a meeting with Brentford by beating Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday and they now aim to claim yet another major scalp in the EFL Cup. Cameron Gardner remains in the recovery room, but the 20-year-old ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2025 at 19:45

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2025

20:00

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Arsenal

Arsenal

Port Vale and Arsenal square off against each other at Vale Park in the closing match of Wednesday’s program. The Valiants are eyeing their third consecutive league win, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Premier League giants. A man to watch in the home team will be Devante Cole, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while defender Liam Gordon is a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2025 at 20:00

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2025

19:45

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Doncaster

Doncaster

David faces Goliath in London as Tottenham and Doncaster take on each other in the EFL Cup last 32. Spurs are seen as hot favourites to win Wednesday’s clash, but boss Thomas Frank must warn his men against complacency. Both Xavi Simons and Brennan Johnson are pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. Djed Spence is in line for a recall ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2025 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2025

19:45

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Bradford

Bradford

Following a goalless draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League round 5, Newcastle United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Bradford City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Magpies have turned their St. James’ Park into a real fortress and they are seen as hot favourites to win Wednesday’s encounter. Harvey Barnes is pushing for a start as well as summ ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2025 at 19:45

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-4

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2025

19:45

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Man City

Man City

Huddersfield Town will be aiming to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 32 when they take on star-studded Manchester City at their John Smith’s Stadium. The Terriers are eyeing their first win over Man City since 1999 when the two teams faced each other in the Championship, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry this time out. Goalkeeper Owen Goodman is back from ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2025 at 19:45

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Liverpool and Southampton go head to head at Anfield in the closing match of Tuesday’s program in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds are brimming with confidence following a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby and they surely want to keep their 100% record in the new season intact. Manager Arne Slot is expected to mix the squad against Southampton, with all Florian Wir ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2025 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Reading

Reading

Buoyed by a 3-2 win over Norwich City in the Championship, Wrexham will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Reading in the EFL Cup last 32. The Dragons have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Reading. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be fit- ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2025 at 19:45

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Everton

Everton

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Wolverhampton and Everton square off against each other at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Wolves made a slow start to the new Premier League season, losing each of their first five games of the process. Given their shaky defence, we do not believe that the is a big value in betting on the home side. All Larsen, Bu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2025 at 19:45

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Tuesday’s football game at The Brick Community Stadium pits together Wigan Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers, the two League One sides. The Latics aim to make amends for a heavy 4-1 loss to Bolton and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field in the midweek clash. Maleace Asamoah, Luke Robinson, and Borges Rodrigues are pushing for a start, while there ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2025 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
24 August 2026 • 20:08 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
CardiffCardiffNorwichNorwich25/08/2026, 19:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough25/08/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyCreweCrewe25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolLincolnLincoln25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Cambridge UnitedCambridge UnitedMillwallMillwall25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
FleetwoodFleetwoodShrewsburyShrewsbury25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichLeicesterLeicester25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWolvesWolves25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PlymouthPlymouthCoventryCoventry25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonWest HamWest Ham25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageReadingReading25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityHull CityHull City25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WalsallWalsallLeytonLeyton25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordPeterboroughPeterborough25/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Nottingham ForestNottingham ForestLeeds UnitedLeeds United25/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBrentfordBrentford25/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BradfordBradfordBurnleyBurnley26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NewcastleNewcastleWest BromwichWest Bromwich26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
TottenhamTottenhamCharltonCharlton26/08/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonEvertonEverton26/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
ChelseaChelseaLutonLuton27/08/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
FulhamFulhamAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon27/08/2026, 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 1.24
Away Teams 1.22
Total (Combined) 2.46
36.6 min/Goal (91 Goals in 37 matches)
46% Clean Sheets (17 times out of 37 matches)
54% Both Teams Scored (20 times out of 37 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 24%
Away Win 35%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 100%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 41%
Over 3.5 19%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 0%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 59%
Under 3.5 81%
Under 4.5 92%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.49
Shots / Match (Home) 14.54
Shots / Match (Away) 11.95
Fouls Per Match 22.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.43
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.49
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 1386

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
06/08/2026, 18:45 Bristol City 0 - 1 Walsall
07/08/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 - 0 Port Vale
07/08/2026, 18:45 Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Stevenage
07/08/2026, 19:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wrexham
08/08/2026, 12:00 Cambridge United 2 - 1 Barnet
08/08/2026, 13:00 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 1 Millwall
08/08/2026, 14:00 Salford City 1 - 1 Shrewsbury Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 Birmingham City
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bromley 1 - 1 Reading
08/08/2026, 14:00 Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Chesterfield
08/08/2026, 14:00 Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Oxford United
08/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 2 - 0 Oldham Athletic
08/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 Huddersfield Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 1 - 2 Lincoln City
08/08/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 1 - 0 Northampton Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 3 - 2 Swindon Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Notts County
08/08/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town
08/08/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol Rovers 0 - 1 Peterborough United
08/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 4 - 1 Milton Keynes Dons
08/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 1 Portsmouth
08/08/2026, 14:00 Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic
08/08/2026, 14:00 Burton Albion 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley
08/08/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 1 - 3 Blackpool
08/08/2026, 14:00 AFC Wimbledon 1 - 1 Newport County
08/08/2026, 14:00 Stockport County 1 - 1 Doncaster Rovers
08/08/2026, 14:00 Bradford City 2 - 0 Rochdale
08/08/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 0 Crawley Town
08/08/2026, 16:30 Rotherham United 1 - 4 West Bromwich Albion
08/08/2026, 16:30 Cheltenham Town 1 - 3 Charlton Athletic
08/08/2026, 16:30 Colchester United 0 - 2 Southampton
09/08/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 0 - 3 Sheffield United
10/08/2026, 19:00 Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Exeter City

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
25/08/2026, 18:00 Cardiff City - Norwich City
25/08/2026, 18:30 Doncaster Rovers - Middlesbrough
25/08/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town - Shrewsbury Town
25/08/2026, 18:45 Ipswich Town - Leicester City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Watford - Peterborough United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stevenage - Reading
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stoke City - Hull City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Walsall - Leyton Orient
25/08/2026, 18:45 Cambridge United - Millwall
25/08/2026, 18:45 Plymouth Argyle - Coventry City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Sheffield Wednesday - Wolverhampton Wanderers
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackpool - Lincoln City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Southampton - West Ham United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers - Sheffield United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Barnsley - Crewe Alexandra
25/08/2026, 19:00 Nottingham Forest - Leeds United
25/08/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City - Brentford
26/08/2026, 18:45 Newcastle United - West Bromwich Albion
26/08/2026, 18:45 Tottenham Hotspur - Charlton Athletic
26/08/2026, 18:45 Bradford City - Burnley
26/08/2026, 19:00 Preston North End - Everton
27/08/2026, 18:30 Chelsea - Luton Town
27/08/2026, 19:00 Fulham - AFC Wimbledon

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