EFL Cup Predictions

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Arsenal

Arsenal

Sparkles will be flying when Brentford and Arsenal take on each other in the EFL Cup London derby on Wednesday. The Bees have been struggling in the new Premier League campaign, with Ivan Toney being sorely missed and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in this local derby. All Rico Henry, Joshua Da Silva, and Shandon Baptiste are sidelined with injuries, while ... Read More...

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

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to recover from a 4-3 loss to Ipswich Town when they face Cardiff City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Riversiders have been struggling at the back of late and it has to be noted that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their last four games in all competitions. Both Sam Gallagher and Niall Ennis should miss out with injuries, while No. 10 ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to recover from a 4-3 loss to Ipswich Town when they face Cardiff City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Riversiders have been struggling at the back of late and it has to be noted that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their last four games in all competitions. Both Sam Gallagher and Niall Ennis should miss out with injuries, while No. 10 ... Read More...

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

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2023

19:45

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Everton

Everton

Aston Villa and Everton take on each other at Villa Park in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Wednesday’s program in the EFL Cup. The Villans did well to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at the weekend, with Ollie Watkins scoring the only goal of the match and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the EFL Cup clash. Both Leon Bailey ... Read More...

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

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

20:00

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

After surviving Burnley in the Premier League round 6, Manchester United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup last 32. The Red Devils need this win to regain a much-needed confidence, but keep in mind that Erik ten Hag is going to mix the squad against the Eagles. All Garnacho, Amrabat, Eriksen, and Martial are p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 September 2023 at 20:00

Salford

Salford

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

A spot in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Salford City and Burnley lock horns at Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Lions aim to put an end to their five-game losing run and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Both Pedro and Kelly N’Mai are pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team.

The Clarets, ... Read More...

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

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Sutton

Sutton

Following a 1-1 draw with Cambridge United, Port Vale will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Sutton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Valiants eliminated Crewe in the previous round and they are seen as favourites to beat the League Two side as well. Both Lewis Cass and Thomas Sang are pushing for a start as Andrew Crosby should opt to make changes to the team ... Read More...

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

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Barrow, Mansfield Town will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Peterborough on Tuesday evening. The Yellows are undefeated in the 2023/2024 League Two campaign, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the EFL Cup clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

The Posh, on t ... Read More...

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

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Wolves

Wolves

All eyes will be on Portman Road when Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton go head to head in the EFL Cup last 32. The Tractor Boys are on a quest to return to the Premier League, meaning that head coach Kieran McKenna should use Tuesday’s clash to rest several first-regulars for the upcoming Championship challenges. All Williams, Hutchinson, and Harness are pushing for a start, ... Read More...

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

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 September 2023

19:45

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Luton

Luton

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Exeter City and Luton Town take on each other at St James Park on Tuesday evening. The Grecians aim to recover from a heavy 3-0 loss to Oxford United, while the Hatters are desperate to make amends for their slow start to the season. Both Caleb Watts and Kyle Taylor are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended p ... Read More...

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

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

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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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