EFL Cup Predictions

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2024

19:30

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

A spot in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Arsenal and Crystal Palace square off against each other at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Gunners failed to impress in a goalless draw with Everton and, no doubt, they are eager to get back on course as soon as possible. All Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Thomas Partey are in line for a recall to the starti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2024 at 19:30

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

20:15

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Man City

Man City

All eyes will be on Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Tottenham and Manchester City lock horns in the EFL Cup last 16. Spurs failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, but they are on a four-game winning run at home in all competitions. Both Richarlison and Timo Werner are pushing for a start, while Heung-min Son remains in the recovery room. Summer signing Dominic Sola ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 20:15

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

19:45

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Arsenal

Arsenal

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth, Preston will look to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 16 when they face Arsenal on Thursday evening. The Lilywhites have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Arsenal. Experienced Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady limped off with injury in the last Champion ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

19:45

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Chelsea

Chelsea

Newcastle United will look to get their revenge on Chelsea for Sunday’s Premier League loss when the two sides face each other in the EFL Cup last 16. The Magpies are not enjoying a season to remember, but they are surely capable of matching the Blues at their St. James’ Park. All Murphy, Longstaff, and Willock are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while both Kiera ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 19:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Manchester United will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to West Ham United when they face Leicester City at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup last 16. The Red Devils have slim chances of winning Premier League trophy and, no doubt, they want to go all the way in the EFL Cup. Noussair Mazraoui is unlikely to be risked after limping off with injury against the Hammers, with Victor Li ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 19:45

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

A place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Aston Villa and Crystal Palace face each other at Villa Park on Wednesday evening. The Villans were on the verge of beating Bournemouth in their last Premier League game, but Evanilson’s late goal eventually helped the Cherries grab one point from the match. Unai Emery’s men aim to return to winning ways as soon ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 19:45

Brighton

Brighton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 October 2024

19:30

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Liverpool

Liverpool

All eyes will be on Amex Stadium when Brighton and Liverpool lock horns in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Seagulls dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton, conceding two late goals, meaning that they could be low on confidence in Wednesday’s clash. Both Brajan Gruda and Ethan Ferguson are in line to return to the starting XI, while all Joao Pedro, James ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 October 2024 at 19:30

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Brentford will look to build on a thrilling 4-3 win over Ipswich Town when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup last 16. The Bees have been scoring goals for fun at home of late and, no doubt, the return of Yoane Wissa from injury has helped them improve offensively. Kristoffer Ajer is unlikely to be risked, while all Igor Thiago, Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes, Josh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2024 at 20:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 October 2024

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Southampton and Stoke City lock horns at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Saints are eager to put an end to their four-game losing run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Stoke. Both Joe Aribo and Adam Armstrong should be recalled to the starting XI, while both Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart remain in the r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 October 2024 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Newcastle United will look to book their place in the EFL Cup last 16 when they welcome AFC Wimbledon to their St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening. The Magpies are brimming with confidence following a 1-1 draw with star-studded Man City and even though Eddi Howe is expected to mix the squad, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. All Livramento, Longstaff, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

25 September 2024

20:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Liverpool will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on West Ham United in the EFL Cup last 32. Arne Slot wants to win everything this season, but the former Feyenoord boss is widely expected to mix the squad for the EFL Cup game. Summer signing Federico Chiesa is pushing for his first Liverpool start, with Cod ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 September 2024 at 20:00

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

25 September 2024

19:45

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Bolton

Bolton

Arsenal will look to book their place in the EFL Cup last 16 when they take on Bolton on Wednesday evening. The Gunners defended well in a 2-2 draw with their bitter rivals Man City at the weekend, but they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Bolton. Leonardo Trossard misses out through suspension, while all Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, and Takehiro Tomiy ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 September 2024 at 19:45

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2024

20:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Tuesday’s football game at Adams Park pits together Wycombe and Aston Villa, the two teams who meet for the first time since January 2016. Back then the Villans defeated the Chairboys 2-0 in the FA Cup last 64 and Unai Emery’s troops are seen as hot favourites to win the upcoming EFL Cup clash as well. All Bailey, Maatsen, Duran, and Barkley should be recalled to the sta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2024 at 20:00

Walsall

Walsall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2024

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Walsall and Leicester City face each other at Bescot Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Saddlers are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, but they are still as underdogs in the EFL Cup clash. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, experienced forward Albert Adomah should sneak into the sta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2024 at 19:45

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2024

19:45

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Watford

Watford

After sharing the spoils with Arsenal, Manchester City will look to return to winning ways when they face Watford in the EFL Cup last 32. The Citizens showed character in the Premier League derby, with substitute John Stones scoring a late equalizer and, no doubt, this goal gave Pep Guardiola’s men an additional confidence boost. The towering defender should be recalled to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2024 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2024

19:45

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Barrow

Barrow

Chelsea and Barrow face each other at Stamford Bridge in a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Blues aim to build on a routine 3-0 win over West Ham United and there is every chance boss Enzo Maresca will shuffle his pack. All Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku are pushing for a start, while the likes of Malo Gusto, Reece James, Armando Broja, and Romeo Lavia remain on t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2024 at 19:45

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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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