EFL Cup Predictions

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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