Carabao Cup Odds & Betting
Whether you want to place an outright League cup winner bet, wager on number of goals scored in each round or put your money on a specific player to score in the final, Livescore Bet has you covered for all your Carabao cup betting needs.
History of the English League Cup
Having changed sponsors a few times over the years, the Carabao cup is also commonly known as the EFL cup or the League cup. Originally kicking off in the 1960-61 season and now open to 92 teams across 4 levels of the football league, the Carabao cup is one of only two annual football cup competitions in England. There are seven elimination rounds for most teams to bypass, as they hope to make their way to the final which is held at Wembley Stadium.
Carabao Cup Outright Odds
The League cup final is due to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25th February 2024, The list of possible winning teams is getting shorter and shorter as the weeks go on. Last season’s final saw Manchester United prevail over Newcastle United, making that the 6th Carabao Cup win for the Red Devils. While hopes may have been high for Manchester United to be a contender for this year’s trophy, Newcastle United finally got their revenge in early November, trouncing last year’s winners 3-0 in the fourth round of the cup. The list of remaining teams is heavily dominated by the Premier League, which means it is highly likely the outright winner will be a topflight club. We have a range outrights and specials for this year’s tournament, so enjoy Carabao cup betting at LiveScore Bet.
Carabao Cup Underdogs
In the 63 years since the previously named ‘Football League Cup’ began, underdog teams have taken home the prize on numerous occasions! In 1966-67, division three team Queens Park Rangers staged an incredible comeback, overturning a 2-0 deficit at halftime to secure a sensational 3-2 victory against first division team West Bromwich Albion, in the first Carabao cup final to be held at Wembley Stadium. The most recent upset of the Carabao cup competition saw Gillingham triumph over Brentford, securing victory though a thrilling penalty shootout. A staggering 79 places separated the two teams in the English football league system, making this achievement a perfect example of how the underdog teams should not be underestimated. There are still a few underdog teams left in the competition, will they pull off a shock in this year’s tournament? Place your bets now!
