EFL Cup
Carabao Cup Predictions: Three Prices That Look Too Big To Ignore on Wednesday Night
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s Carabao Cup action from across the country.
The Carabao Cup takes centre stage on Wednesday night, with a busy slate of ties across the country.
At 7.45pm, Everton welcome Wolves to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, while Fleetwood Town — the lowest‑ranked side left in the competition — host Sheffield United as they chase a historic fourth‑round berth.
Later in the evening, Coventry City and Aston Villa meet with a last‑sixteen spot on the line, and Brighton make the trip to Old Trafford aiming to heap further pressure on Manchester United.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some Carabao Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixtures:
Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Wednesday, 7.45pm
Everton preview – You have to go back to 1995 for Everton’s last major trophy, and their supporters are desperate for another shot at silverware. They welcome Wolves having made an unbeaten start to the season, recording two wins and three draws across all competitions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers preview – Wolves, twice winners of this competition (1974 and 1980), head to Merseyside after seeing off Sheffield Wednesday away from home in the previous round. The Old Gold beat Everton in the Carabao Cup last September, but that remains their only victory in their last five meetings with the Toffees.
Prediction: Home Win (6/10) – Everton 2-1 Wolves (6/1)
Fleetwood Town v Sheffield United – Wednesday, 7.45pm
Fleetwood preview – Fleetwood Town have the chance to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time in their history. The League Two side, the lowest‑ranked team left in the competition, remain unbeaten in all eight matches this season (W4, D4).
Sheffield United preview – Sheffield United have already handled away trips to Mansfield and Blackburn Rovers in previous rounds, so another journey won’t trouble the Blades. These sides haven’t met since their League One days in 2017, and United should possess too much quality here.
Prediction: Away Win (8/13) – Fleetwood 1-3 Sheffield United (11/1)
Coventry City v Aston Villa – Wednesday, 8pm
Coventry City preview – Coventry’s return to the Premier League has been difficult, with Frank Lampard’s side still searching for their first point — and first goal — of the campaign. Rotation is possible here as they look to prioritise upcoming league fixtures.
Aston Villa preview – Villa are also yet to win in the Premier League and sit nineteenth, which is a concern. They’ve lifted this trophy five times, though their last triumph came back in 1996 under Brian Little, and a cup run might be exactly what this side needs to build confidence.
Prediction: Away Win (5/4) – Coventry 1-2 Aston Villa (15/2)
