{"id":1381189,"date":"2026-07-22T13:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/efl-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:21:40","slug":"efl-cup","status":"publish","type":"football-tips","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/efl-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Carabao Cup Predictions & Betting Tips 2026\/27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for reliable Carabao Cup predictions for the 2026\/27 season? This guide gives you clear insights, analysis and betting angles. As a result, you can make smarter selections at every stage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

On this page, we break down everything you need to know. For example, we explain how we generate our Carabao Cup football tips<\/a> and the key factors that influence cup football. We also show you how to identify valuable betting opportunities in every round.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Today’s Carabao Cup tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our latest Carabao Cup tips will appear here ahead of the next round of fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n The market makes the visitors favourites and recent history backs it up. Millwall have won five of the last eight meetings, including both league games last season, and won 2-1 at Loftus Road last October. QPR are blooding new signings across the spine \u2014 new keeper Pierce Charles and Boy Kemper are in line to start \u2014 while Millwall look the more settled unit early doors.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n Coburn is expected to lead the line ahead of Tairyk Arconte and is Millwall’s obvious focal point after top-scoring with 10 goals last season. Against a reshuffled, largely untested QPR back line still building understanding, the big striker should get chances to get his campaign up and running.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n The division between the sides tells the story. Blackburn are a Championship outfit expected to name a strong XI ahead of their league opener, and their quality across midfield and attack should be too much for a League One Burton over 90 minutes. Rovers are rightly favourites and look fair value at odds-against.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n Both of the sides\u2019 only previous meetings finished all-square and with goals in them, and this shapes as an open first-round tie. Burton will back themselves to have a go at home, while Blackburn carry a genuine cutting edge \u2014 there should be enough at both ends to clear this line.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n This fixture has a habit of ending level: four of the last six meetings between the pair have been drawn, including last season’s clash at the Swansea.com Stadium. Two evenly-matched promotion hopefuls, both wary of an early exit and a long night, points to another tight, cagey affair.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n Priske has been Birmingham’s pre-season revelation and is set to lead the line. With Blues unbeaten in their last six against Swansea and carrying genuine attacking form into the tie, the striker is fancied to get on the end of a chance and continue his hot streak.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n A division and a world of resources separate these sides. Burnley are naming a Championship-calibre XI with Kyle Walker organising the back line, and against League One opposition a comfortable, controlled win with a clean sheet is very much on. Ignore the friendly results \u2014 the class gap is what counts.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n Flemming operates in the most advanced role for Burnley and is their likeliest source of a goal from open play. Up against a League Two defence that will spend long spells camped in its own half, the Dutchman should get more than enough sight of goal to find the net.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n Bowen is West Ham\u2019s talisman and primary goal threat, and he lines up against a Portsmouth defence missing several first-choice bodies. As the Hammers\u2019 focal point and penalty option, the England man is fancied to get on the scoresheet against stretched Championship opposition.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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\n \n\t \n Anthony Eadson <\/span>\n\t \n\t Anthony Eadson <\/a>\n <\/cite>\n \tWest Ham\u2019s attacking quality against a heavily depleted Pompey back line should produce chances aplenty, and Portsmouth carry enough on the break through Colby Bishop to threaten at the other end. With the gulf in resources so wide, this has the makings of a high-scoring evening at the London Stadium.<\/q>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t \t
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Who will win the Carabao Cup?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2026\/27 Carabao Cup begins in August 2026, so a new campaign is almost here. Indeed, every club in the Premier League and EFL will fancy a run at the trophy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier League sides tend to dominate the latter stages because of their squad depth. However, clubs in European competition do not enter until round three, which gives others an early advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final takes place at Wembley in spring 2027. Meanwhile, you can check the outright odds below to see how the bookmakers rate each contender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carabao Cup outright odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outright odds for the 2026\/27 campaign will appear here ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When do you release your Carabao Cup predictions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We aim to give our readers plenty of time to check our betting tips for upcoming Carabao Cup matches. Therefore, we look to get these tips live between 24 and 48 hours before kick-off. However, that time frame can fluctuate on occasion because of fixture congestion. You’ll find our best Carabao Cup predictions on this page during every round. For the biggest matches, we’ll also have specially picked match previews. These are written by our Squawka Bet experts, who have extensive knowledge of teams across the four divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carabao Cup key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Round one of the 2026\/27 Carabao Cup takes place in August 2026. Premier League clubs competing in Europe enter at the third-round stage. Then the rounds continue through autumn and winter, with two-legged semi-finals to follow. Finally, the 2027 final is played at Wembley in the spring. We will add the confirmed dates for each round once the EFL announces the full schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carabao Cup in-play betting tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cup football is unpredictable by nature. Because of that, punters can often find joy when making in-play bets on the Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-play wagering allows you to tailor your bets to the unfolding action. It works whether two League One clubs are going at it or a Premier League giant faces a lower-league minnow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carabao Cup accumulators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Given the research that backs up our Carabao Cup tips, you can feel confident in placing an accumulator. This is a bet that combines selections from several different matches for even better value. You can choose different markets on different matches, should you wish. However, most punters stick to the same market. For example, some back 10 different teams from five games to find the net in a Carabao Cup BTTS accumulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best bookmakers for the Carabao Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most major bookmakers now offer a huge depth of markets and leagues. Of course, every one of them will price up the Carabao Cup from the early rounds to the final. We’ve scoured them all and selected our favourites below. They combine excellent new customer offers, competitive odds and strong apps and customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n

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