Carabao Cup Predictions

Carabao Cup Predictions & Betting Tips

You’re in safe hands. Before making each Carabao Cup betting prediction our experts analyse statistics, look at potential angles and compare them with bookmaker odds. It’s hard to be better informed!

The newest of the English competitions, the EFL Cup provides giant-killings, drama and shocks galore. Containing the 92 clubs in the Football League, the competition mixes experienced players with younger ones, only adding to the tournament’s unpredictable nature. Well, unpredictable for some…

Right, let’s dive in with your questions.

When do you post your Carabao Cup predictions?

Our Carabao Cup match previews cover every single game and are posted two to three days before each game kicks off. For midweek matches, predictions will be available from Monday evening. By posting our Carabao Cup tips early, we make sure we get the best value from the bookmakers while also giving you plenty of time to digest our predictions.

How to bet on the League Cup today

Your first port of call should be our free bets page, where you can compare the best offers from all the top bookmakers.

It also pays to be informed before placing a bet – particularly on a big tournament like this where so much information is available. This means it’s important you look at our Carabao Cup betting tips for all the best insight. If you’d also like previews for other competitions, make sure to check out our match predictions page.

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When is each stage?

Here are all the key dates for the  2021/22 edition of the EFL Cup.

10, 11 August 2021 – First Round 

24, 25 August – Second Round

21, 22 September – Third Round

26, 27 October – Fourth Round

21, 22 December – Quarter-finals

4, 5 January 2022 – Semi-final 1st legs

11, 12 January – Semi-final 2nd legs

27 February – Final

Which teams are in the Carabao Cup?

So, who’s in the EFL Cup? The competition contains all 92 clubs in the English Football League. The first round is made up of 24 clubs from League Two, 24 from League One and 22 from the Championship. In the second round, 13 Premier League clubs (those not involved in European competition) enter the fray along with two Championship sides. The 7 remaining Premier League clubs then enter in the third round. 

Where to watch the Carabao Cup

UK viewers can watch the Carabao Cup on Sky Sports. Highlights are available on Channel 5. You can also catch matches on bet365’s live streaming service – a great way to follow the action and bet at the same time. For all this week’s matches, check out our Live Football on TV page.

Who has won the League Cup most often?

Since its inception in 1960, Liverpool and Manchester City have won the League Cup most often with eight wins. They are followed by three teams (Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea) who have all won five times.

Recent winners:

• 2021: Manchester City
• 2020: Manchester City
• 2019: Manchester City
• 2018: Manchester City
• 2017: Manchester United
• 2016: Manchester City
• 2015: Chelsea
• 2014: Manchester City
• 2013: Swansea
• 2012: Liverpool

More football betting tips

We offer a fantastic range of different tips to bet on the Carabao Cup with. Check out our full range of free football tips here:

• Accumulator Tips
• Both Teams To Score Tips
• Over 2.5 Goals Tips
• Correct Score Tips
• Anytime Goalscorer Tips
• Bet of the Day
• In-Play Tips

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