The EFL Cup is now on the brink. These remaining games are going to decide who is the champ. The quarterfinals are here, with just a few steps remaining, the entire stadium is going to cheer. But as of now, all the teams featuring in this EFL Cup seem to be equally skilled. In other words, every single team is great at a specific factor. Like, Cardiff City is good at ball possession, and Chelsea has been so good at securing major trophies in the past.
Similarly, Man City has a high-quality squad depth, and Brentford FC is exceptionally good at executing clever set pieces. Looking at this side, every team has its own skills. It makes it harder to conclude that a team is doing well. But with deep analysis and prediction methods, we have provided you with more detailed information on the Carabao Cup. Make sure not to miss out on the EFL Cup Quarter Finals. Follow us to know more about the EFL Cup and its predictions at Betting Premier.
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Recent EFL Cup games
The Fourth round of the EFL Cup has ended, and the fans are now taking things more seriously. Fans ended up disappointed, and some are still waiting for their team to win the quarterfinals. Grimsby Town faced Brentford in the last game. Brentford performed well in the game, keeping their defense as tight as possible, and also put more pressure on the midfield and found more gaps to score goals as high as 5. Man City then faced Swansea. The game was a smooth win for Man City; they scored 3 goals, and Swansea just scored one goal. Buckle up for more updates at Betting Premier
Wycombe vs Fulham went intense. Both teams scored one goal, both teams hit penalties, and Fulham scored five goals while Wycombe scored only 4. The score ended in 1-1, and the penalties ended in 4-5 in favour of Fulham to win the fixture. Arsenal faced Brighton the game went in favour of Arsenal; they won the game with ease. The Brighton team wasn’t able to even sneak in one goal. For more recent recaps of the EFL Cup, stay tuned and stick with Betting Premier.
We can go as detailed as you want on how the teams performed in the EFL cup since the start. The 92 teams that entered the EFL Cup thought they could keep the streak, but there came the Preliminary Round with 4 clubs, Barnet vs Newport County, and Accrington Stanley vs Oldham Athletic. Then the First round is where the tempo goes a bit faster. Cardiff City faced Swindon Town in the first game, and Cardiff City managed to win the fixture. Chelsea entered the game at the third round, facing Lincoln City, and edged the game and secured the win. Manchester City then faced Huddersfield in the third round and managed to win the fixture.
Then they got into the fourth round and managed to edge out Swansea. Man City is not performing at an exceptional level, but they are performing enough to keep them in the games for a longer period of time. In the second round, Brentford faced Bournemouth and won the fixture too; Brentford also didn’t let Bournemouth sneak a goal. Newcastle entered the third round and faced Bradford City. Their first game was pure chaos. They have secured four solid goals and defeated Bradford City. Fulham entered the second round and faced Bristol City. They secured two goals, went defensive, and won the fixture.
What it costs them reach the Quarter Finals
Cardiff City had to go through a lot; they have faced stronger teams, and they changed their tempo now and then. Their first game was perhaps easy against Swindon Town. Then they had to face Cheltenham; most fans thought that Cardiff City was going to struggle on this one. But Cardiff City has managed to win the game too. Then came the third round, which made the fans think twice: they faced Burnley and struggled to break down the midfield. They also had many injuries on the list. This made them a little weaker than before. They still edged out the game and won. The fourth round against Wrexham was still tight, yet they found gaps and won.
Chelsea clash against Lincoln City saw Lincoln City took the Chelsea players’ energy in the beginning. They put more pressure on the defenders. Multiple shots were attempted that either went out or hit the post. Alejandro Garnacho got hit in his leg by Tendayi Darikwa, suffered multiple injuries, and failed shots. Chelsea scored two goals and won the fixture. Chelsea has had a rock-hard situation to face on the path. They still managed to crack all the games that they faced. Now they are about to face the team that has been undefeated, too. This clash is the one the fans have been waiting for. Chelsea is now fixed to clash with Cardiff City.
What to expect in the Quarter Finals of the EFL Cup
Whoever reaches the semi-finals is going to be in the spotlight, but as of now, the quarter-finals are the ones that are going to decide it. Cardiff City is not the fans’ favourite at all right now. Even though Cardiff City is way stronger than Chelsea. Cardiff City is not expected to perform less effectively. They have their defensive discipline with the pinch of the counter-attacking strategies, which make them more dangerous than ever. Cardiff City will surely be so hard for Chelsea to beat. This will be the most challenging game for Chelsea in this entire EFL Cup 2025-26 season.
The Newcastle vs Fulham match is another chaos. Newcastle, being in the home position, makes them even stronger in the upcoming game. Fulham, on the other hand, is the top team in the entire competition. Expect the game to have a fast start, and expect both teams to score one or two goals. This is not going to be a draw, but it’s going to be really tight. Fulham could edge Newcastle in the upcoming game, expect the game to take flips and turns too. This rival is going to be really intense.
Predictions
Cardiff City vs Chelsea
Cardiff City vs Chelsea is going to take place at Cardiff City Stadium on 16th December. This rival could go in any way; the head-to-head is another whole story. Chelsea have defeated Cardiff City in the FA Cup. Also, Chelsea have won against Cardiff City in the Premier Leage that too 4 times. This has made Chelsea win the last five games against Cardiff City. Cardiff City could not find a way to break Chelsea’s momentum.
Even in the last five games, Cardiff City has been able to score only one goal. They cannot score more than one goal against Chelsea. But this time Cardiff City is going to play at home. This gives them a huge advantage in the game. Playing at home, Cardiff City is going to be sharper and also faster; the possibility of taking control over the game is higher for Cardiff City. Chelsea’s squad depth is too good right now; they will secure the victory in the upcoming game.
Man City vs Brentford
Man City vs Brentford will take place at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on the 17th December. Brentford has been a lot of trouble for the bigger teams. But Man City is not one of them, with their attacking power and midfield defense, they stand in this game as the favourites. Manchester City also defeated Brentford 4 times in the last five games. The remaining one ended in a draw. This means Man City knows exactly what strategy to use to defeat Brentford.
Man City’s attack and power are unmatched; there are multiple promising players who are vital for the team, like Erling Haaland. Truth is, Man City has extreme squad depth, and they are more consistent in giving constant attack output. Also, Brentford’s defense will lose confidence when they are faced with top teams like Man City. Brentford still has some chance; they have their good away advantage and a little momentum. But as far as it goes, Man City is more expected to win the upcoming game.
New Castle vs Fulham
The Newcastle vs Fulham will take place on the 17th December at St. James’ Park. New Castle seems to be in a better form, and we are now going to get into the details on why they look more favoured to win. New Castle has a stronger defensive record. That itself shows that they are more disciplined in not letting the opponent score easily. Also, New Castle now does have a home advantage too.
Looking at their recent games, their momentum and their form seem to be more promising, too. Fulham, on the other hand, is still dangerous. They can change the game’s tempo in an instant. This game is not going to be easier for Fulham; Fulham had their way a bit hard and a bit easy, but now it’s going to be more challenging. New Castle is expected to win the upcoming match.