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Carabao Cup Predictions: Arsenal Backed for a Goal Rush at Fleetwood
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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s Carabao Cup action from across the country.
Bradford City v Peterborough United Prediction: Bradford City To Win (4/6) | Bradford City 2-1 Peterborough United (13/2)
Fleetwood Town v Arsenal Prediction: Match Result & 4+ Match Goals – Arsenal (17/20) | Fleetwood 0-5 Arsenal (9/1)
Two Carabao Cup fourth-round fixtures take place on Tuesday evening, with all four sides hoping to move one step closer to Wembley.
Bradford City welcome Peterborough United to Valley Parade at 7.45pm, with the Bantams looking to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since their memorable run to the final in 2013.
Fleetwood Town then entertain Premier League champions Arsenal at 8pm, with the League Two outfit hoping to continue their best-ever run in the competition against the two-time winners.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some Carabao Cup odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixtures:
Bradford City v Peterborough United – Tuesday, 7.45pm
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Bradford City – Carabao Cup Form and Betting Odds
- Bradford City have enjoyed an excellent run of results recently, going unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. Michael Duff’s side sit third in League One following Saturday’s goalless draw at Oxford United. The Bantams have also kept four consecutive clean sheets since Duff’s appointment, although three of those matches have ended level.
- Tuesday’s encounter marks Bradford’s first appearance in the League Cup fourth round since their memorable run to the final in the 2012/13 campaign. The Bantams famously knocked out Arsenal on penalties in the quarter-finals before overcoming Aston Villa to reach Wembley.
- Bradford have also enjoyed recent success against Peterborough, winning each of their last three home meetings with the visitors. That includes a 2-0 victory on Matchday One back in August, the hosts can be backed at 4/6 with William Hill to win this one.
Peterborough United – Carabao Cup Form and Betting Odds
- Peterborough have found life difficult in League One this season, sitting in the relegation zone following a run of three matches without victory (D2, L1). Robbie Savage’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Bromley on Saturday, Posh have now recorded just one victory in four matches since Savage’s appointment.
- However, their Carabao Cup performances have been much more encouraging, having already eliminated Bristol Rovers, Watford and Barnsley. That includes an impressive 5-1 victory against Watford in the second round, while their third-round success over Barnsley came via a penalty shootout.
- Peterborough are appearing in the fourth round for the first time since the 2009/10 season and will be looking to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, though the visitors are the outsiders with William Hill at 18/5.
Fleetwood Town v Arsenal – Tuesday, 8pm
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Fleetwood Town – Carabao Cup Form and Betting Odds
- Fleetwood Town have already made history in this season’s Carabao Cup, reaching the fourth round for the first time. Matt Lawlor’s side have eliminated Chesterfield, Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield United without conceding a single goal. Their most recent success came against Championship opposition, with a 1-0 victory over the Blades setting up Tuesday’s meeting with Arsenal.
- However, Fleetwood’s recent league results have been disappointing, leaving the Cod Army sitting 18th in League Two. Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Exeter City added to their struggles, although home form has been a positive. The hosts have lost just one of their ten matches at Highbury Stadium across all competitions this season.
- Fleetwood have never previously reached the League Cup quarter-finals, making Tuesday’s encounter another opportunity to write themselves into the club’s history books, punters can back the ultimate upset on Tuesday night with the hosts priced at 25/1 with William Hill.
Arsenal – Carabao Cup Form and Betting Odds
- Arsenal head into Tuesday’s encounter in excellent form, having gone unbeaten in their five matches during October (W4, D1). Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, leaving them level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners will be confident of extending that run against League Two opposition.
- The visitors have already shown their attacking quality in this season’s competition, beating Ipswich Town 4-2 in the previous round. Arsenal raced into a four-goal lead before the hour mark, with youngster Max Dowman scoring twice. Arteta could rotate his squad again on Tuesday, although the Gunners should still have plenty of attacking options available.
- Arsenal have lifted the League Cup just twice, with their most recent triumph came back in 1993 when they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Wembley. The Gunners came close to ending that long wait last season, reaching the final, the PL champions are the big 1/12 favourites to continue their road to Wembley.
