EFL Cup Predictions

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Home Park will be packed when Plymouth and Crystal Palace go head to head in the EFL Cup round 2. The Pilgrims aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Southampton and Birmingham City, but they will have a big fish to fry in Tuesday’s encounter. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Butcher and Pleguezuelo could sneak into the starting XI after th ... Read More...

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

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

Rodney Parade will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Newport County and Brentford, the two teams who meet for the first time since the 1986/1987 season. The Bees are seen as hot favourites to make it to the last 32, but keep in mind that key attacker Ivan Toney has yet to serve his-ban. In his absence, Yoane Wissa will continue to lead the line for the Premier League sid ... Read More...

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Luton will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Brighton and Chelsea when they host Gillingham to their Kenilworth Road in the EFL Cup last 64. The Hatters do not seem to be competitive in the Premier League, but they are surely capable of matching the Gills in front of home fans. Both Dan Potts and Jordan Clark are sidelined with injuries, while Gabriel Osho will ... Read More...

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

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

There will be fireworks when Fulham and Tottenham take on each other in the London derby in the EFL Cup round 2. The Cottagers did well to hold their local rivals Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the weekend and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Spurs. Last season’s top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic is no longer part of the team and, as a result, summ ... Read More...

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

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Exeter will look to build on back-to-back wins over Carlisle and Reading when they face Stevenage in the EFL Cup round 2. The Grecians have been making progress week by week and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to beat Stevenage on home soil. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but midfielder Reece Cole should sneak into the starting XI.

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2023

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

A place in the EFL Cup round 3 will be at stake when Bristol City and Norwich City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Robins have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Millwall, losing to Birmingham City, while sharing the spoils with Hull City. Defender Robert Dickie is back from suspension, while all Tommy ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 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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