Carabao Cup Round of 16 Best Odds & Owen’s Predictions

Sunbet
29/10/2024

Are you ready for domestic cup action this week with the Carabao Cup Round of 16?

In today’s write-up, Sunbet will look at the strongest possible outright winners of the eight fixtures, what over and under markets to bet on, and our Ambassador Michael Owen’s prediction for every game, as well as his Special Bet.

First and foremost, we have Owen’s midweek Special Bet, an EFL Cup ACCA. Here the odds are boosted for increased winning opportunities. Michael’s ACCA backs Southampton, Arsenal, Manchester United, Brentford, and Aston Villa to all win with winning odds of 7.50.

Now, let’s tune back into the best odds for this week and see how you could stand to win up to R30 Million on any bets placed with Sunbet on cup fixtures.

EFL Cup Best Odds & Markets for You Midweek Bet

Starting with the best outright winner choices, we look at who are the most likely winners in the EFL Cup Round of 16 draw. These picks are not Michael Owen’s predictions; his forecast will come later in the article.

Best Outright Winner Picks in the English Football League Cup

The Sunbet Sports Writer picks consist of six EFL Cup matches. Taking recent form, previous results, and more to select our top choices.

Southampton vs Stoke City: (Saints Win, Odds: 1.52)

The struggling Saints entertain the struggling Potters. The home side is yet to pull off a victory in England’s top flight, while their visitors are struggling for a win in their last five matches. 

It's pretty much an even contest. However, considering the quality they face week in and week out, Southampton should win this fixture on home soil.

Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday (Brentford Win, Odds: 1.37)

The Bees have become a tough bunch to lockdown when playing at home at the Gtech Community Stadium. At home, Thomas Frank’s men are unbeaten in their last three outings, winning two and drawing one.

Yes, Wednesday are confident despite being on the road in this fixture. They won their most recent away game, giving them the belief they can march into the next round of the cup.

Their opponents should struggle to keep them scoreless, therefore giving them the best odds to win.

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace (Villa win, odds: 1.85)

It might seem like a tough call, considering Matchday 9 results where Palace surprised everybody with a win over Spurs and Villa couldn’t beat Bournemouth following a 1-1 stalemate. 

Yet, Villa is hard to bet against when playing at home in Birmingham. This along with their current cup form in both the domestic cup and Champions League, they should have one foot in the next round of the competition.

Manchester United vs Leicester City (United win, odds: 1.36)

Despite being a manager down, following Erik ten Hag’s sacking, Man United are still favourites against a side displaying similar form in the Premier League.

Leicester, following promotion back into the top flight, have had a torrid time trying to re-establish themselves as a proper EPL top side. They could struggle for a win.

Preston North End vs Arsenal (Gunners win, odds: 1.23)

This has to be the biggest no-brainer of all the fixtures. Nothing can ever be predicted in football, but this is one of those fixtures where you only see the result going one way.

That way? In favour of the Gunners. After only one loss for the season and playing the 16th-placed team in the EFL Championship, they should be heading through to the next round of cup games with ease.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City (2.25)

Spurs current form is enough to cause concern. With Pep Guardiola’s men unbeaten for the season and Ange Postecoglou’s side already four losses down, one of them being a home defeat, it could signal the end of Spurs trophy run in the Carabao Cup.

With that said, this game looks as if it’s in City’s hands, even though they are visiting and playing in the North Londoners' backyard.

Michael Owen’s Carabao Cup Predictions

Below, you’ll find Michael Owen’s predictions for Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures for the round of 16 matches in the EFL Cup.

Round of 16 Predictions:

• Southampton vs Stoke City (3-1 Saints win),
• Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday (2-0 Bees victory),
• Brighton vs Liverpool (1-1 Draw after 90 minutes),
• Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace (2-1 Villa to win),
• Manchester United vs Leicester City (3-0 United to win),
• Newcastle United vs Chelsea (1-2 Chelsea to win),
• Preston North End vs Arsenal (0-3 Arsenal win), and
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City (2-1 Spurs to win).

Best Carabao Cup Over & Under Markets to Bet On

In this section, we’ve selected the over and under markets for goals scored and corners.

Games That Could End With Goals Over 2.5

• Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday (Odds: 1.57),
• Brighton vs Liverpool (Odds: 1.60),
• Man United vs Leicester (Odds: 1.58),
• Newcastle vs Chelsea (Odds: 1.65),
• Preston vs Arsenal (Odds: 2.38 for Over 3.5 goals), and
• Tottenham vs Man City (Odds: 2.25 for Over 3.5 goals).

Games That Could End With Goals Under 2.5

• Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace (Odds: 1.92), and
• Southampton vs Stoke City (Odds: 2.32).

Games With Corners Possibly Over 10.5

• Brighton vs Liverpool (Odds: 1.98),
• Tottenham vs Manchester City (Odds: 1.58), and
• Newcastle vs Chelsea (Odds: 1.74).

Potential Carabao Cup Goalscorers

Here we’ll look at the most likely goalscorers for the Round of 16 fixtures. 

• Adam Armstrong (Odds: 2.80),
• Cameron Archer (Odds: 2.65),
• Gabriel Jesus (Odds: 2.70),
• Leandro Trossard (Odds: 2.95),
• Alexander Isak (Odds 2.65),
• Harvey Barnes (Odds: 4.40),
• Christopher Nkunku (Odds: 4.10),
• Joao Felix (Odds: 3.90),
• Pedro Neto (Odds: 5.30),
• Danny Welbeck (Odds: 3.40),
• Cody Gakpo (Odds: 3.95),
• Jean-Philippe Mateta (Odds: 4.80),
• Jhon Duran (Odds: 3.05),
• Jamie Vardy (Odds: 4.10), and
• Rasmus Hojlund (Odds: 2.80).

Letting the betting begin and may the odds be in your favour. Back your favourite team and more with a bet or two and you could be in line to win up to R30 Million. 

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