EFL Cup Predictions

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

20:00

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Sparkles will be flying when Chelsea and Newcastle United go head to head at Stamford Bridge in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Blues recorded a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sheffield United in their last league match, but they have big ambitions for the EFL Cup as well. Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Chilwell, Fofa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2023 at 20:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Vale Park will be packed when Port Vale and Middlesbrough lock horns in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Valiants aim to build on back-to-back wins over Exeter City and Wigan Athletic, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the Championship side. A man to keep an eye on in the League One side will be Ethan Chislett, who scored a hat-trick at the weekend, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2023 at 19:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2023

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

A place in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Everton and Fulham go head to head at Goodison Park on Tuesday evening. The Toffees are on a four-game winning run in the Premier League and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. The good news for the hosts is that Idrissa Gueye and Jarrad Branthwaite are back from suspension, while all Ashley Young, Seam ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2023 at 19:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

20:15

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Wednesday’s football game between Manchester United and Newcastle United will bring down the curtain on the EFL Cup last 16. The Red Devils have slim chances of winning the Premier League trophy and, no doubt, they are eager to go all the way in the EFL Cup. Jadon Sancho remains on the sidelines through suspension, while all Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan-Biss ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 20:15

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

Following a 3-2 win over Plymouth in the Championship, Ipswich Town will look to seal their spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals when they take on Fulham on Wednesday evening. The Tractor Boys are on a four-game winning run and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-oriented approach against the Premier League side. Even though there are no fresh injury worrie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Buoyed by a hard-fought win over West Ham United, Everton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Burnley in the EFL Cup last 16. The Toffees quickly bounced back from the Merseyside derby defeat, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. Experienced fullback Ashley Young is back from suspension, whereas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Chelsea will look to recover from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Brentford when they take on Blackburn in yet another home fixture. The Blues are on a four-game winless run at home in the Premier League, but they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Pacey fullback Reece James is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Enzo Fernandez ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:45

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Liverpool

Liverpool

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Bournemouth and Liverpool take on each other at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Cherries did well to beat Burnley at the weekend, with the team putting an end to their four-game losing run, but they will have a mountain to climb against Jurgen Klopp’s troops. Burkina Fason forward Dango Ouattara is widel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:45

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 November 2023

19:30

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Arsenal

Arsenal

All eyes will be on London Stadium when West Ham United and Arsenal face each other in the EFL Cup last 16. The Hammers set up a meeting with Arsenal by beating Lincoln in the previous round, but they face a tough task against the star-studded Gunners. Emerson is back from the Premier League ban, while all Danny Ings, Pablo Fornals, and Tomas Soucek are pushing for recalls t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 November 2023 at 19:30

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 October 2023

19:45

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Port Vale

Port Vale

One Call Stadium will be packed when Mansfield Town and Port Vale lock horns in the EFL Cup last 16 on Tuesday evening. The Yellows look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Lucas Akins limped off with injury in a 2-1 win over Walsall at the weekend, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 October 2023 at 19:45

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 October 2023

19:45

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Exeter City and Middlesbrough go head to head at St James Park on Tuesday evening. The Grecians do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team collecting only one point in total from the last seven League One fixtures and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in the EFL Cup clash. There are no fresh inj ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 October 2023 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

20:00

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Man City

Man City

St. James’ Park will be the center of attention when Newcastle United and Manchester City go head to head in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup game. The Magpies rolled over Sheffield United 8-0 in their last league match, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Man City. Harvey Barnes should recover in time to face the Citizens, while all Joelint ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2023 at 20:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Liverpool and Leicester City, the two old rivals, face each other at Anfield in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their seventh consecutive win in all competitions and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. All Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch should be recalled to the starting XI, while both Tr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2023 at 19:45

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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West Ham

West Ham

West Ham will be aiming to book their place in the EFL Cup last 16 when they take on League One side Lincoln at LNER stadium on Wednesday evening. The Hammers aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Liverpool and they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Even though David Moyes is likely to mix the squad, away win should be considered. All Mohammed Kudus, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2023 at 19:45

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Fulham and Norwich City go head to head at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening. The Cottagers have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating Luton, while holding Crystal Palace to a goalless draw in the Premier League and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Both Adama Traore and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2023 at 19:45

Chelsea

Chelsea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Brighton

Brighton

Struggling Chelsea will look to give fans something to cheer about when they take on Brighton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Blues aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in all competitions and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Defender Malo Gusto is banned for the match following his sending-off in a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, while all Reece James, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2023 at 19:45

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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
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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