Carabao Cup predictions: Round 4

We've arrived at the fourth round stage of the Carabao Cup which means just 16 teams remain in the competition.

While it feels like the competition has barely begun, teams are already beginning to think about a possible trip to Wembley. The exit of Manchester City in the third round has only added to the potential excitement, although four of the supposed 'Big Six' did progress into the fourth round.

There are eight fixtures to enjoy over the next two days, including four all-Premier League affairs. Here are predictions for the Carabao Cup fourth round.

It isn't exactly the most inspiring pair of Tuesday fixtures, as four of the five lowest-ranked teams (by current league position) go head-to-head.

League Two Mansfield Town will fancy their chances of pulling off a minor upset on home soil as they take on League One Port Vale who are desperately out of sorts.

Exeter City, who also ply their trade in the third tier, take on Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough attempting to reach the quarter-finals of this competition for the first time ever. The last time Exeter reached the fourth round was 1989. Boro, though, are a tough test.

Despite enduring a wretched start to the season, Carrick's men have climbed up to tenth in the Championship after winning five on the bounce before they were beaten by Stoke at the weekend.

Kick-off Time (BST)

Fixture

Prediction

19:45

Mansfield Town vs Port Vale

2-1

19:45

Exeter City vs Middlesbrough

0-2

The more enticing bunch of fixtures arrive on Wednesday with six cup ties taking place, two of which will be televised in the UK.

The first, West Ham vs Arsenal, sees Declan Rice potentially line up against his former club, while the other, Manchester United vs Newcastle, sees last season's finalists do battle