EFL Cup predictions & betting tips

The second most-massive competition in the UK, only behind the FA Cup, is the EFL Cup, also known as Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, or League Cup, which is the competition’s historic name.

The EFL Cup is open to all clubs that are a part of the top four ranks of English football, which includes the Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the EFL Cup in general, as well as the main candidates to lift the trophy in the 2025-26 season. For more EFL Cup tips, make sure to check our latest football betting tips for today.

Most likely winners – Arsenal and Man City to battle for the trophy

While Liverpool entered the season as the main favourites to win this competition, things have changed since the Reds have been eliminated by Crystal Palace and the two finalists were quickly put as the favourites – Arsenal and Manchester City.

Considering the fact that the Gunners and the Cityzens are bound to meet in the final, the bookies were right to back them as the most likely winners.

Top scorer favourites – Diego Gomez leading the race

With five goals in the competition, Brighton’s forward Diego Gomez is the main candidate to win the EFL’s Golden Boot this season.

At this stage, the only player who could realistically catch up with Gomez is Man City’s Rayan Cherki with three goals, but in all likelihood, Gomez will win the EFL Cup’s Golden Boot.

last update: April 2026