EFL Cup Predictions

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bradford City and Middlesbrough face each other at in the EFL Cup last 32 at Valley Parade. The Bantams are brimming with confidence following a 4-1 win at Newport County, but despite being on a six-game unbeaten run in all competitions, Mark Hughes’ men are seen as underdogs in Tuesday’s clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced forward Andy Co... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 September 2023 at 19:45

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2023

20:00

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Everton

Everton

Doncaster and Everton go head to head at Eco-Power Stadium in what is expecte to be an interesting EFL Cup showdown. The Donny aim to shock the Premier League outfit, but it has to be noted that they head into Wednesday’s clash following back-to-back losses to Notts County (1-3) and MK Dons (1-2). Midfielder Luke Molyneux is widely expected to return to Doncaster’s start... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2023 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2023

19:45

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Sheffield United will be aiming to seal their spot in the EFL Cup round 3 when they host Lincoln to their Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening. The Blades do not seem to be competitive in the new Premier League campaign, but they will not have a better chance than this to register their first win of the season. Since Sheffield United were on the verge of sharing the spoils with... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2023 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2023

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

In a highly-anticipated EFL Cup round 2 clash, Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Burnley are set to ignite the pitch with an electrifying contest. With both sides being eager to return to winning ways, this encounter promises to be a nail-biting showdown. The teams appear strikingly even-matched, as their strengths and strategies align in an uncanny manner. As they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2023 at 19:45

Harrogate

Harrogate

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

A spot in the EFL Cup last 32 will be at stake when Harrogate and Blackburn Rovers face each other at EnviroVent Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Sulphurites are eager to claim a major scalp in the League Cup round 2 and their display in a 2-0 win over Morecambe surely gave them a confidence boost. There are no fresh selection worries in the home team ahead of the midweek c... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2023 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2023

19:45

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Chelsea will look to kickstart their EFL Cup campaign in fashion when they welcome AFC Wimbledon to their Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. The Blues are not seen as one of the main favourites to win the Premier League trophy and, no doubt, they want to go all the way in the League Cup. All Maatsen, Ugochukwu, and Burstow are pushing for a start after the trio came off t... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2023 at 19:45

Salford

Salford

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Football game between Salford City and Leeds United will bring down the curtain on Tuesday’s program in the EFL Cup round 2. The Lions are eager to claim a major scalp in the last 64 and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the midweek clash. Experienced midfielder Ryan Watson is widely expected to start this time out after scoring off the bench in a 2-1 l... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 20:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

All eyes will be on Select Car Leasing Stadium when Reading and Ipswich go head to head in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Royals continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, but they did well to crush Millwall 4-0 on the road in their EFL Cup opener. Reading are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 20:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Sutton

Sutton

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers, Wycombe will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sutton in the EFL Cup round 2. The Chairboys defeated MK Dons 2-0 in their EFL Cup opener and given their signs of improvement in front of goal, home win should be considered. Veteran forward Garath McCleary is widely expected to return to the starting XI... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Bradford

Bradford

Following a thrilling 5-5 draw with Swindon, Wrexham shared the spoils with Barrow in their last league match and they now aim to make it to the EFL Cup round 3. The Red Dragons have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Bantams. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home side, both Dalby a... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Wolverhampton will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton when they take on Blackpool in the EFL Cup last 64. Their first win of the season gave players a confidence boost and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Seasiders in front of home fans. All Sasa Kalajdzic, Pablo Sarabia, and Ait Nouri should start against Blackpool, whil... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Tranmere

Tranmere

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Prenton Park will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Tranmere and Liecester City, the two teams who meet for the first time since 2009. Back then Tranmere defeated Leicester 2-0 in the League One, meaning that the Foxes are hungry for revenge. Leicester aim to keep their 100% record in the 2023/2024 season intact, but bear in mind that boss Enzo Maresca is going to use th... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Stoke City will look to recover from the Championship loss to Millwall when they take on Rotherham United in the EFL Cup round 2. The Potters continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive win in front of home fans. Both Lewis Baker and Emre Tezgel remain in the recovery room, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Following four consecutive defeats in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will look to return to winning ways when they take on Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup round 2. The Owls made a slow start to the season, but this game could be the turning point for the home side. Forward Mallik Wilks misses out with injury, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

A spot in the EFL Cup round 3 will be at stake when Portsmouth and Peterborough lock horns at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening. The Pompey are eager to return to the Championship, but they have big ambitions for the 2023/2024 League Cup campaign as well. Portsmouth defender Joe Rafferty is banned for the match following his sending-off in a goalless draw with Stevenage at the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Crewe

Crewe

Port Vale and Crewe go head to head at Vale Park in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Tuesday’s program. The Valiants aim to build on back-to-back wins over Charlton and Carlisle and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Railwaymen. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, both Devine and Garrity could sneak into the... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2023 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
24 January 2026 • 15:07 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
Man CityMan CityBrentfordBrentford17/12/2025, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NewcastleNewcastleFulhamFulham17/12/2025, 20:15
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ArsenalArsenalCrystal PalaceCrystal Palace23/12/2025, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NewcastleNewcastleMan CityMan City13/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChelseaChelseaArsenalArsenal14/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.33
Away Teams 1.48
Total (Combined) 2.81
32 min/Goal (253 Goals in 90 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (43 times out of 90 matches)
54% Both Teams Scored (49 times out of 90 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 22%
Away Win 39%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 98%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 2%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 71%
Under 4.5 87%
League Cup Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.18
Shots / Match (Home) 12.91
Shots / Match (Away) 12.27
Fouls Per Match 21.57
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.27
Offsides Per Match 3.6
Players Participated 2054

EFL Cup Results

Date Match
16/12/2025, 20:00 Cardiff City 1 - 3 Chelsea
17/12/2025, 19:30 Manchester City 2 - 0 Brentford
17/12/2025, 20:15 Newcastle United 2 - 1 Fulham
23/12/2025, 20:00 Arsenal 1 - 1 Crystal Palace

EFL Cup Fixtures

Date Match
13/01/2026, 20:00 Newcastle United 0 - 2 Manchester City
14/01/2026, 20:00 Chelsea 2 - 3 Arsenal
03/02/2026, 20:00 Arsenal - Chelsea
04/02/2026, 20:00 Manchester City - Newcastle United

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