League Cup Betting & Odds

The League Cup remains one of English football’s most exciting competitions, offering drama, upsets, and the chance to win silverware long before the season draws to a close. Often regarded as the first major trophy up for grabs each campaign, it provides clubs with momentum and can set the tone for further success. What was once seen as a tournament for rotated squads is now viewed as a valuable prize, just ask the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, who have dominated the competition over the last decade.

At BetVictor, we recognise the importance of the League Cup, which is why our betting markets and odds cover the competition in full. Unlike the FA Cup, the EFL Cup is exclusive to the 92 clubs across the Premier League and English Football League, giving fans plenty of competitive fixtures from the very start.

From the early rounds through to the highly anticipated Wembley final, you can expect comprehensive coverage and consistently competitive odds. Whether you’re backing the favourites to progress or looking for value in the underdogs, BetVictor ensures you’re never short of betting options.

The League Cup brings together all 92 teams from across the top four divisions of English football, from the giants of the Premier League to the underdogs of League Two. Its straightforward knockout format spans seven rounds, culminating in a Wembley final, offering excitement every step of the way.

At BetVictor, you will find a wide variety of League Cup betting markets designed to suit every type of punter. Match betting remains the most popular, allowing you to back a team to win or predict a draw after 90 minutes. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) gives you the chance to wager on whether both sides will find the net, while Correct Score markets are perfect for those who enjoy calling the exact result.

Our In-Play betting markets add even more thrill, letting you react to the action as it happens—whether that’s backing the next goalscorer or predicting which player will receive a card.

Beyond single matches, BetVictor also offers outright EFL Cup odds. You can place wagers on any team to lift the trophy, with each-way betting providing cover if your chosen side reaches the final but falls short.

The League Cup was established in 1960 and initially faced criticism because many top-tier sides treated it as a developmental tournament, fielding younger players instead of their strongest XI. As a result, pundits and managers often dismissed it as a rather inconsequential competition.

However, since the turn of the millennium, the competition has evolved into one that the major clubs target. Manchester United, for example, used their 2006 EFL Cup triumph as a springboard, reigniting their trophy-winning momentum that season and laying the foundations for their domestic and European successes that followed. Meanwhile, Manchester City claimed the trophy in 2019 as part of their domestic treble.

Man City have now won it eight times, including four straight titles between 2018 and 2021, making them the competition’s second successful club behind Liverpool, who have been victorious on ten occasions.

In 2025, a new chapter in the competition dawned, as Newcastle United, who had lost in the 2023 final, ran out winners over holders Liverpool to win their first EFL cup and to end decades of waiting for domestic honours.

The League Cup has undergone many name changes changes over the years. But its basic format has broadly remained the same.

Round One includes sides from the Championship down to League Two. Most top-flight clubs join in Round Two, although Premier League teams playing in Europe are exempt at this stage. This can be great time to bet on the League Cup - the addition of Premier League clubs creates the potential for upsets.

Round Three brings the Premier League big hitters into the fray. The single match format continues in that round, Round Four, and the quarter-finals. The semi-finals are played over two legs, home and away. This ramps up the excitement for the final four clubs involved.

Wembley has been the home of the final since 1967, with clubs desperate to lift the trophy under the famous arch.

EFL Cup betting is available at BetVictor from before new football seasons kick off, as the draw is made very early. As well as being able to bet on individual matches at each stage of the competition, it’s also possible to bet in-play and to bet on outrights, such as placing wagers on a team to win the whole thing.

There are plenty of other football betting options to explore at BetVictor, covering all the leading competitions and leagues from around the world, including the Champions League and the Premier League.