The favorites for the 2025-26 English Carabao Cup have been confirmed following the final four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
On 25 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the list of favorites for the 2025-26 English Carabao Cup was unveiled after the final four teams secured their places in the semi-finals. These teams are Manchester City (the "Sky Blues"), Arsenal (the "Gunners"), Chelsea (the "Blues"), and Newcastle United (the "Magpies"), according to William Hill, a licensed betting company in England.
William Hill released the odds for the teams most likely to win this season's Carabao Cup, placing Manchester City (the "Sky Blues") as the top favorite at 13/8 odds. The second favorite is listed as Manchester City again at 7/4 odds—this appears to be an inconsistency in the original text likely intended for another team. Third favorite is Chelsea (the "Blues") at 4/1 odds, followed by Newcastle United (the "Magpies") at 13/2 odds.
The English Carabao Cup semi-final schedule features Newcastle United (the "Magpies") facing Manchester City (the "Sky Blues"), while Chelsea (the "Blues") will play against Arsenal (the "Gunners"). The first legs are set for 13-14 January 2026 GMT+7, with the second legs scheduled for 3-4 February 2026 GMT+7.