Capital One Cup Tips: High score likely at Aston Villa

An extraordinary amount of goals flew in during last night's Capital One Cup fixtures, with Notts County's 4-2 extra time loss at Liverpool perhaps the highlight. Aston Villa v Rotherham appears likely to continue the attacking trend...

Aston Villa v Rotherham, Wednesday 19:45, Match Odds: Aston Villa 1.351/3, Rotherham 10.09/1, The Draw 6.411/2
Paul Lambert's side enjoyed an impressive run to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup last season, even if it was overshadowed by being dumped out by Bradford at that stage. Their six matches in the tournament produced 26 goals, and considering Villa last scraped together a clean sheet on December 8, it is likely that high-scoring pattern will continue against Rotherham. The League One side's two away games this season have seen nine goals, with a 2-1 win over Crawley following a 3-3 draw with Crewe. They have scored nine goals in their five competitive matches, and will fancy their chances against a porous Villa defence.
Best Bet: Back over 3.5 goals @ 2.265/4

Everton v Stevenage, Wednesday 19:45, Match Odds: Everton 1.192/11, Stevenage 18.535/2, The Draw 8.415/2
Roberto Martinez's Wigan were another side that succumbed to Bradford's run to the final of the Capital One Cup last season, but his Everton side should have no problems at home to Stevenage. Although they drew a blank against West Brom last time out, the Toffees have been imperious in their first match of this competition over the past four seasons, scoring 17 goals and conceding just twice. Everton might not have won yet under Martinez, but they have taken the most shots of any side in the Premier League so far. Given that Stevenage have lost three of their four League One matches this season, conceding six times, the Spanish manager is set to break his duck in style at Goodison.
Recommended Bet: Back Everton to win both halves @ 2.0421/20

Nottingham Forest v Millwall, Wednesday 19:45, Match Odds: Nottingham Forest 1.738/11, Millwall 5.49/2, The Draw 4.03/1
Nottingham Forest have made in the early running in the Championship to sit top after three wins in four matches and, up against struggling Millwall, who have just one point after their first four games, they should carry their form into the cup. Forest have conceded just twice and kept three clean sheets in five matches this season while Millwall have drawn a blank in three of their five games, making the home team comfortable favourites to progress.
Recommended Bet: Back Nottingham Forest to win to nil @ 3.02/1