There are nine EFL Cup third-round ties on Wednesday and we are expecting an entertaining game at Villa Park, where Aston Villa beat Everton 4-0 in the Premier League earlier this season.

The Toffees will hope to avoid a similar scoreline against Villa in the cup while Brighton are worth backing to deepen the gloom at Stamford Bridge with a victory over Chelsea.

Championship rivals Blackburn and Cardiff are both in good goalscoring form going into their clash at Ewood Park and Premier League Fulham should avoid a slip-up at home to Norwich in our Wednesday acca that pays over 11/1.

Check out our selections for Tuesday's action here.

EFL Cup Wednesday accumulator

Over 2.5 goals in Aston Villa v Everton @ 8/11 
Both teams to score in Blackburn v Cardiff @ 8/13 
Brighton to beat Chelsea @ 9/5 
Fulham to beat Norwich @ 11/20 

Accumulator pays 11/1 

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation.

Aston Villa v Everton Information

• Where is Aston Villa v Everton? Villa Park, Birmingham 
• When is Aston Villa v Everton? 19:45, Wednesday 27th September 
• What are the odds for Aston Villa v Everton? Aston Villa 8/11, Draw 3/1, Everton 7/2

Aston Villa v Everton prediction

Over 2.5 goals - 8/11

Aston Villa eased to a 4-0 win over Everton in their first home fixture of the 2023/24 Premier League season and their fans will be hoping for more of the same in the EFL Cup.

Villa won 1-0 at 10-man Chelsea at the weekend but their previous eight matches in all competitions this term had all produced over 2.5 goals.

That run included last week's 3-2 Europa Conference League defeat away to Legia Warsaw but Villa have scored 10 goals in three home games this season and should cause problems for the Everton defence.

However, the Toffees will be feeling better about themselves after claiming a first league win of the season at the weekend, triumphing 3-1 at Brentford, and they can contribute to a lively encounter.

Blackburn v Cardiff Information

• Where is Blackburn v Cardiff? Ewood Park, Blackburn 
• When is Blackburn v Cardiff? 19:45, Wednesday 27th September 
• What are the odds for Blackburn v Cardiff? Blackburn 19/20, Draw 13/5, Cardiff 11/4

Blackburn v Cardiff prediction

Both teams to score - 8/13

Blackburn lost 4-3 at Ipswich in a cracking Championship contest at Portman Road on Saturday and there should be more goals when in-form Cardiff visit Ewood Park in the EFL Cup.

The Bluebirds have scored in all 10 of their league and cup matches under new manager Erol Bulut, including tough trips to Leeds, Leicester and Ipswich, the top three in the Championship title betting.

Both teams found the net in eight of Cardiff's 10 games this term and that looks a solid acca selection against a Blackburn side who hammered Harrogate 8-0 in the EFL Cup second round but have conceded 11 goals in their last four league matches. 

Chelsea v Brighton Information

• Where is Chelsea v Brighton? Stamford Bridge, London 
• When is Chelsea v Brighton? 19:45, Wednesday 27th September 
• What are the odds for Chelsea v Brighton? Chelsea 7/5, Draw 13/5, Brighton 9/5

Chelsea v Brighton prediction

Brighton to win - 9/5

Brighton did the double over Chelsea in the Premier League last season, winning 4-1 at the Amex Stadium and 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, and they look a big price to beat the Blues again on Wednesday.

Just six matches into the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, Brighton are 10 points better off than Chelsea and the Seagulls enjoyed success in the cups last season, reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and beating Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the EFL Cup third round. 

Chelsea, beset by injuries and missing suspended full-back Malo Gusto, had to come from behind to edge past League Two side AFC Wimbledon 2-1 in the second round and have lost both of their subsequent home games 1-0 against Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

Fulham v Norwich Information

• Where is Fulham v Norwich? Craven Cottage, London 
• When is Fulham v Norwich? 19:45, Wednesday 27th September 
• What are the odds for Fulham v Norwich? Fulham 11/20, Draw 10/3, Norwich 5/1

Fulham v Norwich prediction

Fulham to win - 11/20

Fulham have had a solid start to their Premier League campaign, winning two, drawing two and losing two of their first six games, and they knocked Tottenham out of the EFL Cup on penalties after a 1-1 second-round draw at Craven Cottage.

Marco Silva's men should be confident of progressing in 90 minutes against a Norwich side who have lost three of their last four matches in the Championship, including a 6-2 rout at Plymouth on Saturday.

EFL Cup Wednesday accumulator

Over 2.5 goals in Aston Villa v Everton @ 8/11 
Both teams to score in Blackburn v Cardiff @ 8/13 
Brighton to beat Chelsea @ 9/5 
Fulham to beat Norwich @ 11/20 

Accumulator pays 11/1 

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation.

EFL Cup Tuesday accumulator: Premier League sides Wolves & Burnley feature in 21/1 midweek four-fold

We've put together an enticing four-fold accumulator which includes Premier League sides Wolves and Burnley avoiding potential lower-league banana-skins.

Manchester United are amongst several big-hitters from the top flight starting their EFL Cup runs at the third round stage having been given a bye due to their European commitments.

Tuesday's card doesn't feature too many big names, but it does throw up several potential upsets with Premier League trio Wolves, Luton and Burnley all away to lower league opposition.

Two of those three sides feature in a Tuesday night EFL Cup accumulator that returns at over 21/1.
 

EFL Cup Tuesday accumulator

Under 2.5 goals in Bradford v Middlesbrough @ 43/40
Port Vale to beat Sutton United @ 7/10
Burnley to win to nil v Salford @ 6/4
Wolves to beat Ipswich @ 6/4

Accumulator pays 21/1

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation.
 

Bradford City v Middlesbrough Information

• Where is Bradford v Middlesbrough? Valley Parade, Bradford
• When is Bradford v Middlesbrough? 19:45, Tuesday, 26th September
• What are the odds for Bradford v Middlesbrough? Bradford 15/4, Draw 14/5, Middlesbrough 7/10

Bradford v Middlesbrough predictions

Under 2.5 goals - 43/40

Both these sides recorded much-needed victories in the league on Saturday with Middlesbrough ending their winless start to the season in the Championship with a 2-1 success against Southampton.

Meanwhile, Bradford were 4-1 winners at Newport, ending a frustrating run of three successive draws that have hindered their ambitions of promotion from League Two.

Before the weekend, both sides had struggled for goals with Bradford having only previously scored more than one goal in a game once, while Boro are the joint-second lowest scorers in the Championship.

Under 2.5 goals has landed in Bradford's two previous EFL Cup ties this season and they should be able to frustrate the Teessiders at Valley Parade, where they are unbeaten in 12 games, seven of which have featured fewer than three goals.
 

Port Vale v Sutton United information

• Where is Port Vale v Sutton United? Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent
• When is Port Vale v Sutton United? 19:45, Tuesday, 26th September
• What are the odds for Port Vale v Sutton United? Port Vale 7/10, Draw 14/5, Sutton 4/1

Port Vale v Sutton predictions 

Port Vale to win - 7/10

Port Vale's form in League One has dipped slightly of late, taking one point from their last two games, but they should prove too strong for League Two basement dwellers Sutton.

Burton's shock win at Vale Park ended a six-game unbeaten run at home for the Valiants, who saw off Fleetwood 3-2 and Crewe on penalties in the first two rounds of the EFL Cup. 

Sutton have taken the scalps of Cambridge and Wycombe in the League Cup this season but the latter of those successes is their only win in the last ten matches in all competitions.

Sutton have shipped nine goals in their last two away games and although Vale boss Andy Crosby is likely to ring the changes, the hosts are expected to dispatch the visitors with minimal fuss.
 

Salford City v Burnley information

• Where is Salford City v Burnley? Peninsula Stadium, Salford
• When is Salford City v Burnley? 19:45, Tuesday, 26th September
• What are the odds for Salford City v Burnley? Salford 6/1, Draw 15/4, Burnley 2/5

Salford City v Burnley predictions

Burnley to win to nil - 6/4

Salford have eliminated Championship duo Preston and Leeds in the first two rounds of the EFL Cup, but their first-ever third round appearance looks likely to end in defeat.

The Ammies have lost four on the spin in League Two and there are rumours of a forthcoming change in the dugout with boss Neil Wood under mounting pressure.

The visit of Burnley looks another tough outing for Salford, despite the Clarets' own struggles in the Premier League. 

Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United has left Vincent Kompany's side on one point from five games, but it's worth keeping in mind they've faced United, Tottenham, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa in those games.

Burnley won 1-0 away at Forest when the sides met in the EFL Cup second round and they can record another win to nil at Salford. 

The Clarets had the second-best defensive record away from home in the Championship last season, while Salford have struggled to create chances, failing to net in three of their last five games in all competitions.
 

Ipswich v Wolves information 

• Where is Ipswich v Wolves? Portman Road, Ipswich
• When is Ipswich v Wolves? 19:45, Tuesday, September 26th
• What are the odds for Ipswich v Wolves? Ipswich 17/10, Draw 13/5, Wolves 6/4

Ipswich v Wolves predictions

Wolves to win - 6/4

Ipswich are taking the Championship by storm and only goal difference is keeping them from sitting on top of the table following a run of four straight victories.

This meeting with Wolves could be a Premier League fixture next season if the Tractor Boys keep up their current pace, and Wolves stay up, which is by no means guaranteed with Gary O'Neill's men having won only one of their first six league games.

On paper, it wouldn't be a major surprise if Ipswich won this third round tie, but Kieran McKenna has made it clear the Championship is his priority, making wholesale changes in the first two rounds. 

Meanwhile, Wolves fielded a relatively strong team when thrashing Blackpool 5-0 in the last round and O'Neill may select a similar side to take on Ipswich. 

With Ipswich having also shipped nine goals in their last three at home, there's a good chance a medium-strength Wolves side can get the job done.
 

EFL Cup Tuesday accumulator

Under 2.5 goals in Bradford v Middlesbrough @ 43/40
Port Vale to beat Sutton United @ 7/10
Burnley to win to nil v Salford @ 6/4
Wolves to beat Ipswich @ 6/4

Accumulator pays 21/1

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation.