EFL Cup Predictions

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Crawley

Crawley

St James Park will be the centre of attention on Tuesday evening as Exeter City and Crawley Town go head to head in the EFL Cup round 1. The Grecians kicked of the new League One campaign in style, with the team outclassing Wycombe 3-0 on the road, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Crawley. Defender Demetri Mitchell suffered an injury at th... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Blackpool

Blackpool

After suffering a 2-1 loss to Wigan Athletic in the season opener, Derby County will look to get back on course when they welcome Blackpool to their Pride Park in the EFL Cup round 1. The Rams failed to impress in the opening match of the season, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Seasiders at home ground. Summer signing Conor Washington is pushing for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Tuesday’s football game at Whaddon Road pits together Cheltenham Town and Birmingham City, the two teams who are vying for a spot in the EFL Cup round 2. The Robins aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury Town and we are positive that boss Wade Elliott will make changes to the team that suffered the day-one defeat at the weekend. Curtis Thompson is widely expected to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Barrow

Barrow

Buoyed by a thrilling 3-0 win over Lincoln in their League One opener, Bolton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Barrow in the EFL Cup round 1. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all N’Lundulu, Thomason, and Maghoma could start this time out. Bolton head coach Ian Evatt is likely to stick to the 3-5-2 formation.

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This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Walsall

Walsall

After surviving West Bromwich Albion in their Championship opener, Blackburn Rovers will look to produce yet another fine performance when they take on Walsall in the EFL Cup round 1. The Riversiders continue life without key attacker Ben Brereton Diaz and, in his absence, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented striker Harry Leonad, who opened his goal-sco... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Tranmere

Tranmere

A place in the EFL Cup round 2 will be at stake when Barnsley and Tranmere face each other at Oakwell on Tuesday evening. The Tykes kickstarted their League One campaign in amazing manner, with the team rolling over Port Vale 7-0 and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Republic of Ireland international Corey O’Keeffe limped off with injury, with his c... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Accrington

Accrington

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:45 AM

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Bradford

Bradford

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Newport County, Accrington Town will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bradford City in the EFL Cup round 1. The Accy Stanley produced a splendid display in the season opener and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Bantams. Both Shaun Whalley and Korede Adedoyin should be recalled to... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:45 AM

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:30 AM

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Northampton

Northampton

Following a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City in their Championship opener, Swansea City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Northampton Town in the League Cup round 1. The Swans will be without goalkeeper Steven Benda and midfielder Liam Walsh in Tuesday’s clash, while both Liam Cullen and Azeem Abdulai are pushing for a start after the duo came off the benc... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:30 AM

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:30 AM

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Swindon

Swindon

Weston Homes Stadium will host Tuesday’s EFL Cup game between Peterborough United and Swindon Town. The Posh aim to build on a nice League One win over Reading and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins. Peterborough are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. All Jones, Ajiboye, and Fuchs ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:30 AM

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:30 AM

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Charlton

Charlton

Atmosphere at Rodney Parade will be electrifying when Newport County and Charlton Athletic square off against each other in the EFL Cup round 1. The Exiles are eager to shock the League One side in front of home fans, but their display in a 3-0 loss to Accrington is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. Talented defender Matt Bondswell is push... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:30 AM

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:30 AM

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Grimsby

Grimsby

Mansfield Town play host to Grimsby Town at One Call Stadium in the EFL Cup round 1. The Yellows head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Crewe in their League Two opener and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. A man to watch in the home team will be Davis Keillor-Dunn, who scored a brace in the opening match of the season, while Scottish defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:30 AM

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

08/08/2023

11:00 AM

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

A spot in the EFL Cup round 2 will be at stake when Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough go head to head at John Smith’s Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Terriers suffered a 3-1 loss to Plymouth in their Championship opener and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the defeat. Matthew Pearson limped off with injury in Saturday’s clash, with Jonathan Hogg likely to s... Read More...

This match will be played on 08/08/2023 at 11:00 AM

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26/02/2023

08:30 AM

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Newcastle

Newcastle

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium when Manchester United and Newcastle face each other in the EFL Cup final. The Red Devils have been producing excellent displays in February, with the team recording a routine 3-0 win over Leicester City at the weekend. Marcus Rashford looks unstoppable at the moment, and we are positive that the Man Utd top scorer is going to prove a hand... Read More...

This match will be played on 26/02/2023 at 08:30 AM

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

01/02/2023

12:00 PM

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Manchester United will look to seal their spot in the EFL Cup final when they take on Nottingham Forest in the return leg at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are widely expected to defend their three-goal lead in Wednesday’s clash, but Erik ten Hag must warn his men against complacency. Sancho and Martial are unlikely to be risked against the Reds, while Donny van de Beek rema... Read More...

This match will be played on 01/02/2023 at 12:00 PM

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31/01/2023

12:00 PM

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Southampton

Southampton

A place in the EFL Cup final will be at stake when Newcastle and Southampton face each other at St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening. The Magpies have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence once again. All Shelvey, Krafth, and Targett continue t... Read More...

This match will be played on 31/01/2023 at 12:00 PM

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25/01/2023

12:00 PM

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Manchester United

Manchester United

Manchester United will be aiming to make amends for a heart-breaking loss to Arsenal when they face Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup semis, first leg. The Red Devils aim to save the season by going all the way in the League Cup, but beating the Reds at the City Ground is easier said than done. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Marcus Rashford, who looks unstop... Read More...

This match will be played on 25/01/2023 at 12:00 PM

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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