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EFL Trophy Tuesday Predictions: 17 Matches, 17 Picks
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s EFL Trophy action from across the country.
The EFL Trophy group stage continues on Tuesday evening, with several clubs looking to secure their places in the knockout rounds.
Some sides have already qualified, while others face important final group fixtures. With a mixture of senior clubs and Premier League Under-21 teams involved, there’s plenty to consider across the evening’s matches.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some EFL Trophy odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixtures:
Barnet v Leyton Orient – Tuesday, 7pm
Barnet have collected five points from their opening two EFL Trophy matches and arrive following Saturday’s 3-0 FA Cup victory over Tranmere. Leyton Orient have taken just two points in the competition, although consecutive victories across all competitions should provide some confidence.
Our Prediction: Barnet 1-1 Leyton Orient (11/2)
Bristol Rovers v Reading – Tuesday, 7pm
Bristol Rovers have already been eliminated from the EFL Trophy, although Friday’s 2-0 FA Cup victory over Cambridge ended their seven-match winless run. Reading still have a chance of qualifying but need a convincing victory, having also enjoyed a 5-0 FA Cup success against Peterborough at the weekend.
Our Prediction: Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading (9/1)
Burton Albion v Notts County – Tuesday, 7pm
Burton Albion remain unbeaten in the EFL Trophy after drawing both group fixtures, although they still need a positive result to secure qualification. Notts County have already progressed following consecutive victories, scoring seven goals across their opening two matches.
Our Prediction: Burton Albion 1-1 Notts County (11/2)
Crewe Alexandra v Wigan Athletic – Tuesday, 7pm
Crewe have collected four points from their opening two EFL Trophy fixtures, leaving them well placed to reach the knockout rounds with a positive result. However, Wigan have won both group matches, scoring six goals to put themselves in control at the top of Northern Group B.
Our Prediction: Crewe 0-0 Wigan (10/1)
Grimsby Town v Nottingham Forest U21 – Tuesday, 7pm
Neither side has won an EFL Trophy match this season, with Grimsby collecting one point and Nottingham Forest U21 taking two. Both teams need a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive, although results elsewhere in Northern Group F will also have a bearing on their chances.
Our Prediction: Grimsby 4-2 Nottingham Forest U21 (20/1)
Huddersfield Town v Liverpool U21 – Tuesday, 7pm
Huddersfield have won both EFL Trophy matches, scoring eight goals without conceding, and have already secured their place in the knockout stages. Liverpool U21 have collected just two points from their opening fixtures and can no longer qualify, despite showing some encouraging form in recent youth matches.
Our Prediction: Huddersfield 3-1 Liverpool U21 (17/2)
Leicester City v Walsall – Tuesday, 7pm
Leicester and Walsall are level on three points after two group matches, making this a crucial fixture in the race for qualification. The Foxes hold a significantly better goal difference, although Walsall will take encouragement from their recent 3-2 EFL Trophy victory over Fulham U21.
Our Prediction: Leicester City 3-1 Walsall (17/2)
Mansfield Town v Chesterfield – Tuesday, 7pm
Mansfield have already been eliminated after suffering consecutive EFL Trophy defeats, conceding six goals across those matches. Chesterfield have secured their place in the knockout rounds and arrive following an entertaining 4-3 FA Cup victory over Yeovil Town.
Our Prediction: Mansfield 2-2 Chesterfield (9/1)
Northampton Town v Gillingham – Tuesday, 7pm
Northampton have lost both EFL Trophy fixtures and are already out of contention, having also suffered a disappointing 4-0 FA Cup defeat at York City on Saturday. Gillingham remain in the qualification picture following their dramatic 4-3 victory over Brighton U21, although recent league performances have been inconsistent.
Our Prediction: Northampton 1-2 Gillingham (17/2)
Oxford United v Cheltenham Town – Tuesday, 7pm
Oxford United have played just one EFL Trophy fixture so far, drawing 2-2 with Exeter, leaving them with ground to make up in Southern Group A. Cheltenham have drawn both matches but collected four points following penalty shootouts, putting them in a stronger position heading into Tuesday.
Our Prediction: Oxford 2-0 Cheltenham (13/2)
Plymouth Argyle v Swindon Town – Tuesday, 7pm
Plymouth have already secured qualification after collecting five points from their opening two EFL Trophy fixtures, scoring seven goals during those matches. Swindon have lost both group games and can no longer progress, although the Robins have scored in three of their last four league fixtures.
Our Prediction: Plymouth 3-1 Swindon (9/1)
Stevenage v Fulham U21 – Tuesday, 7pm
Stevenage have won both EFL Trophy matches, scoring eight goals to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Fulham U21 have already been eliminated following consecutive defeats, conceding nine goals against Leicester and Walsall.
Our Prediction: Stevenage 5-1 Fulham U21 (25/1)
Stockport County v Tranmere Rovers – Tuesday, 7pm
Stockport have already booked their place in the knockout stages after winning both group fixtures, scoring eight goals in the process. Tranmere opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury, although Saturday’s 3-0 FA Cup defeat against Barnet was a disappointing setback.
Our Prediction: Stockport County 2-0 Tranmere (7/1)
Bradford City v York City – Tuesday, 7.30pm
Bradford have secured six points from their opening two EFL Trophy matches, scoring six goals and conceding just once. York have collected only one point in the competition, although their impressive 4-0 FA Cup victory over Northampton on Saturday should provide some encouragement.
Our Prediction: Bradford 2-1 York (13/2)
Bromley v MK Dons – Tuesday, 7.30pm
Bromley have lost both group matches and are already eliminated, while their overall winless run now stretches to nine fixtures. MK Dons have secured their place in the knockout stages after scoring 11 goals in their opening two EFL Trophy victories, including seven against Brentford U21.
Our Prediction: Bromley 1-2 MK Dons (7/1)
Crawley Town v Brentford U21 – Tuesday, 7.30pm
Crawley and Brentford U21 are level on three points in Southern Group H, with both sides looking to join MK Dons in the knockout rounds. The hosts hold a six-goal advantage on goal difference after beating Bromley 4-0, while Brentford suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat against MK Dons last time out.
Our Prediction: Crawley 0-1 Brentford U21 (22/1)
Colchester United v Ipswich Town U21 – Tuesday, 7.45pm
Colchester have collected just one point from their opening two EFL Trophy matches, leaving them unable to progress from Southern Group D. Ipswich U21 have also been eliminated following consecutive defeats against Luton and Peterborough, conceding ten goals and scoring just once.
Our Prediction: Colchester 3-0 Ipswich Town U21 (11/1)
