EFL Cup Predictions

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21/12/2022

21:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Manchester United take on Burnley in the EFL Cup last 16 in their first game after the World Cup break. The Red Devils aim to build on a 2-1 win over Fulham, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the Old Trafford outfit. This match comes too early for Raphael Varane, who played for France against Argentina in the World Cup final, while all Bruno Fernandes... Read More...

This match will be played on 21/12/2022 at 21:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21/12/2022

20:45

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Brighton

Brighton

The Valley will host Wednesday’s EFL Cup game between Charlton Athletic and Brighton, the two teams who meet for the first time since April 2016. Back then Brighton defeated Charlton 3-1 in the Championship, and the Seagulls are seen as favourites to win the midweek clash as well. This game comes too early for Alexis Mac Allister, who played for Argentina in the World Cup ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21/12/2022 at 20:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21/12/2022

20:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

A spot in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest face each other at Ewood Park. The Riversiders did well to shock Norwich City (2-0) in their last league match, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of the visit of Forest. Keep in mind, though, that all Callum Brittain, Jack Vale, and Sam Barnes should miss out with inju... Read More...

This match will be played on 21/12/2022 at 20:45

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20/12/2022

20:45

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Wolverhampton will be looking to book their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals when they host Gillingham to their Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Wolves suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal before the international break, but a win over Gillingham will see them regain a much-needed a confidence. Fit-again Mexico forward Raul Jimenez is back from international duty, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 20/12/2022 at 20:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

20/12/2022

20:45

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Southampton and Lincoln take on each other at St. Mary’s Stadium in the EFL Cup last 16. The Saints set up a meeting with Lincoln by beating Sheffield Wednesday on penalties, and the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Imps as well. Both Romeo Lavia and Kyle Walker-Peters have recovered from their respective injuries, while both Armel Bella-Kotchap and Mohammed ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20/12/2022 at 20:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20/12/2022

20:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Newcastle United play host to Bournemouth at their St. James’ Park in what is expected to be an interesting EFL Cup game. The Magpies are enjoying a very successful Premier League season, but they have big ambitions for the EFL Cup as well. This game comes too early for Sweden forward Alexander Isak, while both Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes are major doubts after the d... Read More...

This match will be played on 20/12/2022 at 20:45

MK Dons

MK Dons

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20/12/2022

20:45

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Leicester

Leicester

A place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals will be at stake when MK Dons and Leicester City take on each other at Stadium MK on Tuesday evening. MK Dons faced no difficulties in a 2-0 win over Morecambe, but the bookies see them as big underdogs in the midweek clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Leicester.

The Foxes, on the othe... Read More...

This match will be played on 20/12/2022 at 20:45

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10/11/2022

21:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Manchester United will have a nice opportunity to get their revenge on Aston Villa for Sunday’s Premier League defeat as the two teams face each other in the EFL Cup last 32 on Thursday evening. The Red Devils failed to impress in the Villa Park loss, but Erik ten Hag’s troops are surely capable of matching the Villans at Old Trafford. All Malacia, Elanga, and Martial ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 10/11/2022 at 21:00

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

21:00

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Chelsea

Chelsea

All eyes will be on Etihad Stadium when Manchester City and Chelsea face each other in the EFL Cup derby. The Citizens somehow survived Fulham at the weekend, with Erling Haaland scoring the late winner from the penalty spot. The Norway superstar, though, is unlikely to be risked in the EFL Cup clash, while Joao Cancelo serves a one-game ban. Talented defender Rico Lewis is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 21:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

21:00

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Derby

Derby

Liverpool and Derby County face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Anfield in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds did well to beat Spurs at the weekend, with the team keeping their Premier League hopes alive, and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Wednesday’s clash. It is well known that Jurgen Klopp rests key players in the EFL Cup, meaning that all Jones, Ox... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 21:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Following yet another heart-breaking loss to Brighton, Wolverhampton will look to give fans some cheer when they face Leeds United in their EFL Cup opener. The Wolves experienced all sorts of problems at the back in Saturday’s defeat, but it has to be noted that wing-back Nelson Semedo was sent off on the stroke of half-time. The former Barcelona man is banned for the EFL ... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 20:45

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

London Stadium will host Wednesday’s EFL Cup game between West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams who meet for the first time since February 2016. Back then West Ham rolled over Blackburn 5-1 in the FA Cup, and the Hammers are seen as favourites to win the midweek game as well. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Antonio, Fornals, Lanzin... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 20:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday take on each other at St. Mary’s Stadium in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup clash. The Saints aim to make amends for a heavy 4-1 loss to Newcastle United, and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Both Livramento and Walker-Peters miss out with injuries, as well as Juan Larios who limped off at t... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 20:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Nottingham Forest will be aiming to get their revenge on Tottenham for a 2-0 Premier League loss when they face each other in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Brentford, and you should know that they conceded seven goals in total in the last two league fixtures. All Biancone, Colback, Niakhate, Toffolo, and Richards are sidelined wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 20:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

High-flying Newcastle United will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup last 32. The Magpies are on a four-game winning run in the Premier League, with the team scoring goals for fun, and it is no surprise the odds for home win have been dropping. Boss Eddie Howe, though, should rest key players against the Eagle... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 at 20:45

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

09/11/2022

20:45

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Brighton

Brighton

A place in the EFL Cup last 16 will be at stake when Arsenal and Brighton face each other at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Gunners are enjoying a very successful Premier League campaign, with the team leading the chase for the trophy, two points clear of star-studded Man City, and there is every chance Mikel Arteta will use the EFL clash to rest key players. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 09/11/2022 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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