EFL Cup Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29/08/2023

20:30

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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 20:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

21:00

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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 21:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

09/08/2023

20:45

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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 20:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

21:00

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Wigan

Wigan

A football game between Wrexham and Wigan Athletic will bring down the curtain on Tuesday’s program in the EFL Cup round 1. Wrexham experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-3 loss to MK Dons, but their display in the second half is giving fans a reason for optimism. Both Davies and Forde are pushing for a start after the duo got their names on the scoresheet at... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 21:00

Sutton

Sutton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Buoyed by a historic 5-1 win over Notts County, Sutton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Cambridge United in the EFL Cup round 1. The Amber and Chocolates could not have wished for a better start to the season and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Cambridge United. A man to watch in the home t... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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Crewe

Crewe

Stadium of Light will host a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game between Sunderland and Crewe, the two teams who meet in the competition for the first time since 2004. Back then Crewe eliminated Sunderland on penalties, meaning that the Black Cats are eager to get their revenge on the Railwaymen. Northern Ireland defender Trai Hume serves a one-game ban, while all Alese, Embleto... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Bet365 Stadium in the EFL Cup derby. The Potters kicked off their Championship campaign in great manner, with the team outclassing Rotherham 4-1 at home ground, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of their League Cup debut. The opposition back-line should have summer signing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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Watford

Watford

Broadhall Way will be the centre of attention on Tuesday evening as Stevenage and Watford square off against each other in the EFL Cup round 1. The Boro are eager to claim a major scalp in their League Cup opener and their display in a 1-0 win over Northampton Town is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Watford. Both Freeman and Forster-Caskey a... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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Stockport County

Stockport County

After suffering a heart-breaking loss to Southampton in their Championship opener, Sheffield Wednesday will look to make it to the EFL Cup round 2 when they take on Stockport County in yet another home fixture. The Owls were on the verge of sharing the spoils with the Saints at Hillsborough, but Che Adams’ late goal eventually helped the visiting team pick up all three poi... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

20:45

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Morecambe

Morecambe

Rotherham United welcome Morecambe at their Aesseal New York Stadium in the EFL Cup round 1. The Millers made a slow start to the season, with the team losing at Stoke City (1-4) and, no doubt, they are eager to get back on course as soon as possible. Experienced midfielder Cafu is banned for the match, while experienced defender Lee Peltier is likely to return to the starti... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 20:45

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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