EFL Cup Predictions

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Home Park will be packed when Plymouth and Crystal Palace go head to head in the EFL Cup round 2. The Pilgrims aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Southampton and Birmingham City, but they will have a big fish to fry in Tuesday’s encounter. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Butcher and Pleguezuelo could sneak into the starting XI after th... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Brentford

Brentford

Rodney Parade will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Newport County and Brentford, the two teams who meet for the first time since the 1986/1987 season. The Bees are seen as hot favourites to make it to the last 32, but keep in mind that key attacker Ivan Toney has yet to serve his-ban. In his absence, Yoane Wissa will continue to lead the line for the Premier League sid... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Luton will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Brighton and Chelsea when they host Gillingham to their Kenilworth Road in the EFL Cup last 64. The Hatters do not seem to be competitive in the Premier League, but they are surely capable of matching the Gills in front of home fans. Both Dan Potts and Jordan Clark are sidelined with injuries, while Gabriel Osho will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Tottenham

Tottenham

There will be fireworks when Fulham and Tottenham take on each other in the London derby in the EFL Cup round 2. The Cottagers did well to hold their local rivals Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the weekend and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Spurs. Last season’s top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic is no longer part of the team and, as a result, summ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Exeter will look to build on back-to-back wins over Carlisle and Reading when they face Stevenage in the EFL Cup round 2. The Grecians have been making progress week by week and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to beat Stevenage on home soil. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but midfielder Reece Cole should sneak into the starting XI.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Norwich

Norwich

A place in the EFL Cup round 3 will be at stake when Bristol City and Norwich City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Robins have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Millwall, losing to Birmingham City, while sharing the spoils with Hull City. Defender Robert Dickie is back from suspension, while all Tommy ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bolton and Middlesbrough go head to head at Toughsheet Stadium in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup encounter. The Trotters head into Tuesday’s game following a 1-1 draw with Burton and, no doubt, they are fully focused on securing the Championship promotion. As head coach Ian Evatt should use the EFL Cup clash to rest several first-team regulars, all Forester, Mendes Gomes, Je... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Birmingham City play host to Cardiff City at their St. Andrew’s Stadium in the EFL Cup round 2. The Blues are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Cardiff City. Talented forward Jay Stansfield should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring a late winner against Plymouth at the weekend, while b... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

11:30 AM

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

A place in the EFL Cup last 32 will be at stake when Swansea and Bournemouth go head to head at Swansea.com Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Swans made a slow start to the new Championship campaign and seeing that they have yet to record a triumph in the 2023/2024 season, home win should not be considered. The likes of Benda and Walsh remain in the recovery room, while Paters... Read More...

This match will be played on 29/08/2023 at 11:30 AM

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Norwich

Norwich

A place in the EFL Cup round 2 will be at stake when Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City go head to head at Lotus Road on Wednesday evening. The Hoops quickly bounced back from a massive 4-0 loss to Watford, with the team beating Cardiff City on the road and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Norwich. Both Adomah and Dixon-Bonner are vying for spots in th... Read More...

This match will be played on 16/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

12:00 PM

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Leicester

Leicester

Burton Albion and Leicester City face each other at Pirelli Stadium in the closing match of the EFL Cup round 1. The Brewers aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Blackpool, but they face yet another tough challenge in the midweek clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the League One team, but all Oshilaja, Kamwa, and Caprice are eyeing spots in the starting XI.

The... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 12:00 PM

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Following a slim 2-2 draw with Shrewsbury Town in their Championship opener, Leeds United will look to make a flying start to their EFL Cup campaign when they welcome Shrewsbury Town to their Elland Road. Pacey forward Crysencio Summerville saved one point for the Whites against the Bluebirds, with the Dutchman scoring the equalizer in the second minute of the stoppage time.... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Ipswich Town and Bristol Rovers square off against each other at Portman Road in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Tractor Boys made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Sunderland at Stadium of Light on Matchday 1 and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Kieran McKenna is widely expected to rest several first-team regulars against B... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Colchester

Colchester

Cardiff City kick off their EFL Cup campaign with a home game against League Two side Colchester United. The Welsh outfit are high on confidence following a 2-2 draw with promotion hopefuls Leeds United and the Whites saved one point in the stoppage time. Joe Ralls limped off with injury in the Championship opener, with Gambia midfielder Ebou Adams likely to step up. Goalkee... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Bristol City will be aiming to kickstart their EFL Cup campaign in style when they host Oxford United to their Ashton Gate Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Robins failed to impress in a 1-1 draw with Preston and, to make things even worse for Nigel Pearson, experienced forward Andreas Weimann has joined the likes of Robert Atkinson and Ayman Benarous in the recovery room. J... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Coventry

Coventry

Following an unlucky 2-1 defeat at Leicester City in their Championship opener, Coventry City will look to record first win of the season when they take on AFC Wimbledon at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Despite the day-one defeat, there were some positivities in Coventry’s display and they are surely capable of beating the Dons in their League Cup opener. Both Jamie Alle... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

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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