EFL Cup Predictions

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:45

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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 September 2024 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:30

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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 September 2024 at 19:30

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

15:00

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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 February 2024 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2024

20:00

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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 January 2024 at 20:00

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 January 2024

20:00

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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 January 2024 at 20:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 January 2024

20:00

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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 January 2024 at 20:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2024

20:00

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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 9 January 2024 at 20:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2023

20:00

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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 December 2023 at 20:00

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

20:00

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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 December 2023 at 20:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Vale Park will be packed when Port Vale and Middlesbrough lock horns in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Valiants aim to build on back-to-back wins over Exeter City and Wigan Athletic, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the Championship side. A man to keep an eye on in the League One side will be Ethan Chislett, who scored a hat-trick at the weekend, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2023 at 19:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

A place in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Everton and Fulham go head to head at Goodison Park on Tuesday evening. The Toffees are on a four-game winning run in the Premier League and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. The good news for the hosts is that Idrissa Gueye and Jarrad Branthwaite are back from suspension, while all Ashley Young, Seam... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2023 at 19:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

20:15

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Wednesday’s football game between Manchester United and Newcastle United will bring down the curtain on the EFL Cup last 16. The Red Devils have slim chances of winning the Premier League trophy and, no doubt, they are eager to go all the way in the EFL Cup. Jadon Sancho remains on the sidelines through suspension, while all Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan-Biss... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 20:15

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

Following a 3-2 win over Plymouth in the Championship, Ipswich Town will look to seal their spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals when they take on Fulham on Wednesday evening. The Tractor Boys are on a four-game winning run and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-oriented approach against the Premier League side. Even though there are no fresh injury worrie... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Buoyed by a hard-fought win over West Ham United, Everton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Burnley in the EFL Cup last 16. The Toffees quickly bounced back from the Merseyside derby defeat, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. Experienced fullback Ashley Young is back from suspension, whereas... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Chelsea will look to recover from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Brentford when they take on Blackburn in yet another home fixture. The Blues are on a four-game winless run at home in the Premier League, but they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Pacey fullback Reece James is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Enzo Fernandez... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Liverpool

Liverpool

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Bournemouth and Liverpool take on each other at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Cherries did well to beat Burnley at the weekend, with the team putting an end to their four-game losing run, but they will have a mountain to climb against Jurgen Klopp’s troops. Burkina Fason forward Dango Ouattara is widel... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

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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
ArsenalArsenalCrystal PalaceCrystal Palace23/12/2025, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NewcastleNewcastleMan CityMan City13/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChelseaChelseaArsenalArsenal14/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ArsenalArsenalChelseaChelsea03/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Man CityMan CityNewcastleNewcastle04/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.35
Away Teams 1.46
Total (Combined) 2.8
32.1 min/Goal (258 Goals in 92 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (44 times out of 92 matches)
54% Both Teams Scored (50 times out of 92 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 22%
Away Win 38%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 98%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 2%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 71%
Under 4.5 87%
League Cup Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.16
Shots / Match (Home) 12.88
Shots / Match (Away) 12.28
Fouls Per Match 21.67
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.37
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.3
Offsides Per Match 3.57
Players Participated 2058

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
13/01/2026, 20:00 Newcastle United 0 - 2 Manchester City
14/01/2026, 20:00 Chelsea 2 - 3 Arsenal
03/02/2026, 20:00 Arsenal 1 - 0 Chelsea
04/02/2026, 20:00 Manchester City 3 - 1 Newcastle United

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
22/03/2026, 16:30 Arsenal - Manchester City

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