EFL Cup 2025-26 Winner Odds and Predictions: Latest Betting Insights on the Favourites

The 2025-26 EFL Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup will kick off on August 12, 2025 as 92 teams from the Premier League and EFL battle for the first major trophy of the season. With the final scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium, the competition is heating up.

Defending champions Newcastle United, who ended a 70-year trophy drought with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool last season, are among the frontrunners, but they face fierce competition. Below, we explore the latest betting odds and predictions for the EFL Cup 2025/26 winner and the first five fixtures of the first round, offering insights for fans and bettors. All odds are presented by the courtesy of BetMGM.

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— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) August 11, 2025

EFL Cup 2025/26 Winner Odds

The latest betting odds for the 2025-26 EFL Cup winner highlight a fiercely competitive field, with Premier League heavyweights leading the charge. Below are the odds from BetMGM, providing a snapshot of the favorites and potential dark horses vying for the trophy.

Liverpool, with their strengthened squad depth and recent success in this competition, top the market, while Manchester City and Arsenal remain their usual competitors in the conversation. Here are the EFL Cup 2025/26 Winner Odds:

Team	Odds
Liverpool	+500
Manchester City	+600
Arsenal	+800
Chelsea	+800
Newcastle United	+900
Aston Villa	+1200
Manchester United	+1200
Tottenham Hotspur	+1400

Odds via BetMGM

Liverpool lead as favourites at +500, after the new signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike’s addition. Their impressive record of reaching the final in three of the last four seasons also makes an impact.
Manchester City, at +600, remain a formidable force with their depth and pedigree, while Arsenal and Chelsea, at +800 and +900, are backed for their tactical advancements and squad investments.
Defending champions Newcastle, also at +900, are driven to retain their title, with Aston Villa (+1200) and Manchester United (+1200) offering value as potential contenders.

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— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) August 12, 2025

EFL Cup 2025/26 Predictions

Based on the odds and current form, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea are the top contenders to lift the EFL Cup in 2025-26. Liverpool’s experience and squad depth give them a slight edge, while City’s resources and Arsenal’s youthful energy keep them in the hunt.

The EFL Cup’s early rounds are known for surprises, so bettors should consider value in draws or underdog bets, especially in tightly contested matches like Barrow vs Preston. BetMGM offers a range of soccer betting options for the EFL Cup and beyond.

Mayur Dedwal

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I’m a Sports Content Writer with expertise in football. Being a decade old football enthusiast and part-time coach, I try to bring to life to the articles in a statistical manner. Being around all kinds of sports updates and able to put in my perspective’s to the happenings in the world of football are few of the many things i like in doing what i do. You can find me playing Sunday leagues or Xbox on weekends!