EFL Cup Predictions

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

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2024

19:45

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Newcastle

Newcastle

This match has been postponed.

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

Coventry City

Coventry City

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Coventry City will try to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 32 when they face Tottenham at their Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues failed to win the previous three Championship games and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Wednesday’s encounter. Jamaica international Joel Latibeaudiere limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Watford at ... Read More...

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

Brighton

Brighton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

19:45

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Wolves

Wolves

After sharing the spoils with Ipswich Town in their last Premier League game, Brighton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Seagulls failed to turn their dominance into victory against the Tractor Boys, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Wolves in yet another home fixture. Both Julio Enciso and Ev ... Read More...

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

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

20:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Following a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Southampton, Manchester United will look to provide their fans with another cause for celebration when they face Barnsley in the EFL Cup last 32. The Red Devils are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash and even though Erik ten Hag is expected to mix the squad, home win should be considered. All Alejandro Garnacho, Harry ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2024 at 20:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Sparkles will be flying when Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace lock horns in the EFL Cup last 32. The Hoops are undefeated in the previous six games in all competitions, which is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the local derby, but they are still seen as underdogs in this contest. As Sam Field limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, Paul Smyt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2024 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Preston and Fulham go head to head in an eagerly-awaited game at Deepdale. The Lilywhites set up a meeting with the Premier League side by crushing Harrogate 5-0 on the road, but they will have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s showdown. Forward Josh Bowler is widely expected to return to the starting line-up, while there ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2024 at 19:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:45

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Southampton

Southampton

Everton and Southampton square off against each other at Goodison Park in what is expected to be an interesting EFL Cup encounter. The Toffees aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Aston Villa and Bournemouth and, no doubt, they are desperate to put an end to their dreadful losing run in the Premier League. Left-back Vitalii Mykolenko should be fit for Tuesday’s cl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2024 at 19:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2024

19:45

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Brentford will look to bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester City as they host Leyton Orient in the EFL Cup. Despite the loss, the Bees delivered a strong performance, and manager Thomas Frank is expected to mix the squad for this cup tie. The likes of Kevin Schade, Fabio Carvalho, and Yehor Yarmolyuk are all pushing for a starting spot, with Frank likely to off ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2024 at 19:45

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

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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
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientBradford CityBradford City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Crystal PalaceCrystal PalaceMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BournemouthBournemouthLincolnLincoln08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNewcastleNewcastle08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChelseaChelseaLeeds UnitedLeeds United09/09/2026, 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 1.42
Away Teams 1.53
Total (Combined) 2.95
30.5 min/Goal (195 Goals in 66 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 66 matches)
53% Both Teams Scored (35 times out of 66 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 18%
Away Win 43%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 97%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 53%
Over 3.5 33%
Over 4.5 18%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 3%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 47%
Under 3.5 67%
Under 4.5 82%
League Cup Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.7
Shots / Match (Home) 14.45
Shots / Match (Away) 13.24
Fouls Per Match 22.06
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.86
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.2
Offsides Per Match 3.55
Players Participated 1851

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
25/08/2026, 18:00 Cardiff City 1 - 2 Norwich City
25/08/2026, 18:30 Doncaster Rovers 1 - 3 Middlesbrough
25/08/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town 4 - 0 Shrewsbury Town
25/08/2026, 18:45 Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Leicester City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Watford 1 - 5 Peterborough United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stevenage 0 - 3 Reading
25/08/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 1 Hull City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Walsall 0 - 0 Leyton Orient
25/08/2026, 18:45 Cambridge United 0 - 1 Millwall
25/08/2026, 18:45 Plymouth Argyle 2 - 4 Coventry City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackpool 1 - 4 Lincoln City
25/08/2026, 18:45 Southampton 1 - 4 West Ham United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
25/08/2026, 18:45 Barnsley 3 - 2 Crewe Alexandra
25/08/2026, 19:00 Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Leeds United
25/08/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 1 - 6 Brentford
26/08/2026, 18:45 Newcastle United 3 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
26/08/2026, 18:45 Tottenham Hotspur 5 - 1 Charlton Athletic
26/08/2026, 18:45 Bradford City 0 - 0 Burnley
26/08/2026, 19:00 Preston North End 0 - 4 Everton
27/08/2026, 18:30 Chelsea 2 - 0 Luton Town
27/08/2026, 19:00 Fulham 3 - 0 AFC Wimbledon

EFL Cup Fixtures

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, 18:45 Peterborough United - Barnsley
15/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United - Fulham
15/09/2026, 19:00 Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur
15/09/2026, 19:00 Reading - Brentford
15/09/2026, 19:00 Ipswich Town - Arsenal
16/09/2026, 18:45 Everton - Wolverhampton Wanderers
16/09/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town - Sheffield United
16/09/2026, 19:00 Coventry City - Aston Villa
16/09/2026, 19:00 Manchester United - Brighton & Hove Albion
17/09/2026, 18:30 Manchester City - Norwich City

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