Aaron Ramsey’s Oxford United predicted Carabao Cup victory

The 2026/27 EFL Cup supercomputer forecast, combining mathematical probability algorithms and agentic AI, suggests the Yellows will defeat Leyton Orient 2-1 at Brisbane Road.

This will be Ramsey’s first competitive fixture since taking charge.

The computer model – conducted by Andy’s Bet Club – anticipates several other first-round outcomes, including Rochdale, recently promoted from the National League, surprising Bradford City with a penalty shootout victory.

In the southern section of the competition, League Two’s Barnet are expected to beat Cambridge United, who are a league higher.

The supercomputer also foresees victories for West Ham United, Birmingham City, Burnley, and Wolves, all advancing unscathed to the second round.

On the other hand, Oxford’s fierce rivals, Swindon Town, are predicted to exit in the first round, losing 2-0 to Championship side Cardiff City.

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Oxford United’s Brodie Spencer (left) and Stan Mills (right) (Image: Jason Dawson)

The first round of the EFL Cup, for the first time in six years, is set to take place before the start of the league season.

The supercomputer predicts that West Ham United will be the last remaining EFL team in the competition, bowing out in the quarter-finals against Chelsea.

The eventual winners, according to the supercomputer, will be Manchester City, claiming their 10th title.