Favorites for the 2025-26 Carabao Cup have been announced ahead of the first leg of the semi-finals set for the night of 13-14 Jan 2026 GMT+7.
On 13 Jan 2026 GMT+7, the favorites for the 2025-26 Carabao Cup were revealed ahead of the first leg of the semi-finals on the night of 13-14 Jan 2026 GMT+7, featuring four top teams: Manchester City ("The Citizens"), Arsenal ("The Gunners"), Chelsea ("The Blues"), and Newcastle United ("The Magpies").
William Hill, a licensed British bookmaker, analyzed the potential champions of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup season, placing Manchester City, led by Spanish manager Pep Guardiola, as the top favorite with odds of 13/8.
The second favorite is Arsenal, managed by Spanish coach Miguel Arteta, with odds of 7/4. Third favorite is Chelsea, under new manager Liam Rosenior, at 4/1 odds, while fourth favorite is Newcastle United, led by Eddie Howe, with odds of 13/2.