EFL Cup Predictions

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Chelsea

Chelsea

Lincoln will be aiming to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 32 when they welcome star-studded Premier League side Chelsea to their LNER Stadium. The Imps are brimming with confidence following back-to-back League One wins over Luton Town and Burton Albion, but they will have a mountain to climb against Enzo Maresca’s troops. Justin Obikwu is pushing for a start after ... Read More...

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

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

David faces Goliath at Craven Cottage in what promises to be a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Cottagers have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 EFL Cup campaign and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the League Two side. All Tom Cairney, Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe are widely expected to return to the starting XI, while there are no fresh injury worries in the ... Read More...

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

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Burnley will look to return to winning ways when they face Cardiff City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Clarets are seen as hot favourites to win Tuesday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. All Amdouni, Beyer, and Roberts are out of contention with injuries, while midfielder Jacob Bruun Larsen is a major d ... Read More...

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

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2025

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

Barnsley will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Blackpool when they take on Brighton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Tykes are on a three-game winning run at home in all competitions, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Premier League outfit. All Gent, Jalo, Kelly, and Roberts are out of contention with injuries for the home side, while forward Neil Farrugia ... Read More...

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

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2025

20:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Swansea City and Nottingham Forest lock horns in South Wales on Wednesday evening. The Swans set up a meeting with Forest by beating Plymouth on penalties, but they face an uphill task in the last 32. All Stamenic, Santos, and Fulton remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

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This match will be played on 17 September 2025 at 20:00

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2025

20:00

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Crystal Palace and Millwall face each other in a small London derby in the EFL Cup last 32. The Eagles have been impressive at the back in the Premier League of late and we predict that they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Tuesday’s clash. Summer signing Christantus Uche is pushing for his full Crystal Palace debut, while a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2025 at 20:00

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2025

20:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

After holding Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in the London derby, Brentford will look to return to winning ways when they face Aston Villa in the EFL Cup last 32. The Bees continue life without key players Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, with summer signing Jordan Henderson already adapting to the new surroundings. Former Liverpool man Fabio Carvalho is pushing for a start after scorin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2025

19:45

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Grimsby

Grimsby

After shocking Leeds United in the previous round, Sheffield Wednesday will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup last 32. The Owls have been struggling in the new Championship campaign, but they obviously have big ambitions for the EFL Cup. Teenage defender Harry Amass limped off with injury in a 3-0 loss to Bristol Cit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2025 at 19:45

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2025

16:30

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Newcastle

Newcastle

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium when Liverpool and Newcastle United face each other in the EFL Cup final. The Reds are low on confidence following the heart-breaking Champions League loss to PSG, but they are still seen as favourites to lift the silverware. Both Ibrahima Konate and Trent-Alexander Arnold should be fit for the decider despite limping off with injuries in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2025 at 16:30

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

6 February 2025

20:00

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Bournemouth, Liverpool will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Tottenham in the EFL Cup semis, return leg. The Reds aim to overcome a one-goal deficit in front of home fans and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Spurs in Thursday’s clash. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Mohamed Sal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 February 2025 at 20:00

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 February 2025

20:00

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Arsenal

Arsenal

All eyes will be on St James Park when Newcastle United and Arsenal face each other in the EFL Cup semis on Wednesday evening. The Magpies aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Fulham, but they face yet another tough challenge against Mikel Arteta’s troops. All Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, and Jamaal Lascelles are out of contention with injuries for the home side, while right ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 February 2025 at 20:00

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
2-4

Match Time & Date:

8 January 2025

20:00

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Liverpool

Liverpool

All eyes will be on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Tottenham and Liverpool face each other in the EFL Cup semis, first leg, on Wednesday evening. Spurs aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, but given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Manager Ange Postecoglou rested Son Heung-Min and James Maddison at the weekend and the duo is set to return ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 January 2025 at 20:00

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

7 January 2025

20:00

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Newcastle

Newcastle

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Arsenal and Newcastle United lock horns at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Gunners dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Brighton at the weekend and they face yet another difficult task against in-form Eddie Howe’s troops. Both Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard should be recalled to the starting XI, while Jur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 January 2025 at 20:00

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2024

20:00

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Manchester United

Manchester United

A spot in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Tottenham and Manchester United go head to head at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening. Spurs rolled over Southampton 5-0 at the weekend and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Man Utd. Midfielder Yves Bissouma serves a one-game ban, while the likes of Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Rich ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2024 at 20:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2024

20:00

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Liverpool

Liverpool

Southampton will try to recover from a massive 5-0 loss to Tottenham when they take on Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday evening. The Saints do not seem to be competitive in the new Premier League season and they face yet another uphill task in the EFL Cup clash with Arne Slot’s troops. Kamaldeen Sulemana should drop to the bench following his under-par ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2024 at 20:00

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2024

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

Buoyed by a thrilling 4-0 win over Leicester City, Newcastle United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Brentford in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Magpies have regained a much-needed confidence, especially Jacob Murphy, who scored a brace at the weekend, while all Sven Botman, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Nice Pope, and Calum Wilson r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2024 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
15 September 2026 • 08:35 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
FleetwoodFleetwoodSheffield UnitedSheffield United16/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
EvertonEvertonWolvesWolves16/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Manchester UnitedManchester UnitedBrightonBrighton16/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryAston VillaAston Villa16/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Man CityMan CityNorwichNorwich17/09/2026, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.51
Away Teams 1.58
Total (Combined) 3.09
29.1 min/Goal (235 Goals in 76 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (36 times out of 76 matches)
55% Both Teams Scored (42 times out of 76 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 17%
Away Win 44%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 97%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 56%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 22%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 3%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 43%
Under 3.5 62%
Under 4.5 78%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.76
Shots / Match (Home) 14.3
Shots / Match (Away) 13.46
Fouls Per Match 22.08
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.89
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.18
Offsides Per Match 3.5
Players Participated 2019

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City
08/09/2026, 18:45 AFC Bournemouth 4 - 0 Lincoln City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Bradford City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Middlesbrough
08/09/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 1 Newcastle United
09/09/2026, 19:15 Chelsea 6 - 3 Leeds United
15/09/2026, 18:30 Peterborough United 3 - 3 Barnsley
15/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United 2 - 3 Fulham
15/09/2026, 19:00 Liverpool 3 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
15/09/2026, 19:00 Reading 1 - 2 Brentford
15/09/2026, 19:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 4 Arsenal
16/09/2026, 18:45 Everton 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
16/09/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Sheffield United
16/09/2026, 19:00 Coventry City 1 - 3 Aston Villa
16/09/2026, 19:00 Manchester United 2 - 3 Brighton & Hove Albion
17/09/2026, 18:30 Manchester City 5 - 0 Norwich City

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
27/10/2026, 19:45 Bradford City - Peterborough United
27/10/2026, 20:00 Fleetwood Town - Arsenal
28/10/2026, 19:30 Manchester City - Brighton & Hove Albion
28/10/2026, 19:45 AFC Bournemouth - Aston Villa
28/10/2026, 19:45 Sunderland - Brentford
28/10/2026, 19:45 Fulham - Crystal Palace
28/10/2026, 20:00 Liverpool - Chelsea
29/10/2026, 19:45 Everton - Newcastle United

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