EFL Cup Tips: Betting Predictions & Best Odds For Carabao Cup Fixtures
EFL Cup Predictions:
- Middlesbrough to beat Exeter - 4/7 with Unibet
- Everton to beat Burnley - 10/11 with Coral
- Ipswich vs Fulham both teams to score - 8/13 with Bet365
EFL Cup action returns to our screens over the next two days, featuring an exciting line-up of round four fixtures and UK betting sites have odds at the ready.
Exeter have the honour of hosting Middlesbrough this evening, which makes up one of the two matches taking place on Tuesday, while our other two selections are from Wednesday's matches.
The first of Wednesday's picks in from an all-Premier League showdown at Goodison Park, while the second selection focuses on Fulham embarking on a difficult trip to face high-flying Ipswich, who are on the path to securing successive promotions.
The three matches we have included in our treble possess contrasting dynamics, yet they all share a common goal: to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
It's worth noting that out of these six teams, only Middlesbrough have managed to lift the EFL Cup since its inception in 1961.
If you choose to follow our picks for the midweek clashes, you can expect to find odds of approximately 4/1 for this treble to come through.
Middlesbrough Have The Quality To See Off Exeter
The pressure is off Exeter in this clash as the hosts will look to enjoy just their second ever appearance in round four of this competition.
Exeter managed to overcome Luton in the third round back in September. However, their recent form paints a starkly different picture, with six defeats in their last seven matches leading into this fixture.
Middlesbrough, on the other hand, arrive with confidence after a good run of form, despite a 2-0 loss to Stoke on Saturday. They'll be optimistic about progressing against their League One opponents.
This marks the fourth consecutive away fixture for Boro in this competition and given their successful performance in all three previous away matches, they understand what it takes to secure victory on the road.
Under the leadership of manager Michael Carrick, Boro's fortunes have taken a positive turn in recent weeks.
After being winless in their first seven league games, they went on to win six consecutive matches before the setback against Stoke on Saturday.
The visitors have a real opportunity to make the last eight of the competition and Carrick will want to make sure it is not one that slips by them. As a result, we expect him to name a strong line-up for their trip.
The superiority in class within Middlesbrough's squad is irrefutable, we expect Boro to spoil the party at St James Park in what will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
Everton Expected To Edge Out Burnley
There's a compelling argument for both sides to advance in this tie. However, considering Everton's home advantage and their thirst for a major trophy, we're leaning towards the hosts in this clash.
Everton have shown improvement recently with three wins in their last five matches, allowing them to establish a five-point cushion above the relegation zone in the Premier League.
This progress allows the Toffees to look upwards in the league standings rather than over their shoulders, and also sets the stage for a potential deep run in the EFL Cup.
As for the Burnley, they find themselves among the relegation candidates, currently languishing in 18th place in the league after a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Vincent Kompany's team are currently facing a challenging period, having suffered three consecutive defeats in the league. Another loss at Everton on Wednesday would only add to their difficulties.
However, in their two prior EFL Cup fixtures, Burnley have won both games without conceding. Their next challenge takes them to Goodison Park in what is their third consecutive away trip in the competition.
Under the guidance of Sean Dyche, Everton have secured two 2-1 victories in this competition, with the most notable being their recent win over Aston Villa in the third round are are subsequent favourites on football betting sites.
With Everton showing improved form and a strong desire to attain that elusive trophy, it appears that they have a good chance of advancing and reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2020/21 season.
Goals Look On The Way In East Anglia
Ipswich couldn’t have hoped for a better start to life back in the second tier this season and they currently sit in a comfortable second position after 13 games.
The Tractor Boys have suffered just one defeat in the league and are currently the joint-top scorers in the Championship.
Their remarkable comeback against Premier League opponents Luton in the previous round of the EFL Cup has provided Kieran McKenna's team with the belief that they can overturn any opponent.
With seven goals already in this competition, Ipswich have showed no signs of struggling for goals, regardless of their opponents calibre.
We, along with betting apps, expect the hosts to bag again when hosting Fulham.
It's been a pair tough battles for Marco Silva in Fulham’s first two EFL Cup games, but the Cottagers have managed to find the net against both Tottenham and Norwich.
Their performance in the league has been somewhat inconsistent, but after an impressive 1-1 draw away at Brighton on Sunday, they travel to East Anglia with a sense of optimism.
Fulham have the edge in head-to-head contests with Ipswich, but bearing the hosts current rich vein of form in mind, we expect the playing field to be balanced.
Ipswich have conceded in two of their three EFL Cup ties, while Fulham have conceded in both of theirs and we anticipate that the duo will breach one another’s defence at least once in Wednesday's clash.
Tip: Ipswich vs Fulham both teams to score - 8/13 with Bet365
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