Everton have not had a great start to the season, having lost their first two games and conceded four goals in each. However, starting in the EFL Cup could be a good break from the Premier League. Doncaster Rovers are currently three divisions below the Toffees, sitting sixth in League Two, so they will need a significant performance to get a result in this game.
Here’s the storyline, how to watch the match, and more.
How to watch and odds
- date: Tuesday, August 27 | hour: 2:45 PM EST
- location: Goodison Park — Liverpool, England
- Live Streaming: Paramount+
- multiplication: Everton +320; Draw +400; Doncaster Rovers +800
Will Everton have the motivation for this match?
The EFL Cup is a tough competition for English teams, with many games played throughout the season. Everyone wants to win the trophy, but it is unrealistic to expect top players to play in every competition, especially for a team like Everton who are trying to avoid relegation. Sean Dyke has a few options after a poor start to the season: rest his starting lineup for the Premier League game over the weekend, or push his underperforming players to play a lower league team to build confidence.
For the likes of Jesper Lindstrom and Illiman Ndiaye, this is also a chance to show they belong in Dyche’s starting XI in the Premier League. With the first-team attack struggling, especially with their performances in the cup games, Dyche will have to make some tough decisions moving forward. Everton need a spark to start the Premier League season and this game is their chance to provide that.
CBS Carabao Cup Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Tuesday, August 27th
CBS Sports Golazo Game Day, 2 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+)
Brighton vs. Crawley Town, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
Everton v Doncaster, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
Leicester City vs. Tranmere Rovers, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
Birmingham City vs. Fulham, 3pm (CBS Sports Network, Paramount+)
Crystal Palace vs. Norwich City, 3 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazzo, Paramount+)
Wednesday, August 28
CBS Sports Golazo Game Day, 2 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+)
Wolverhampton v Burnley, 2.30pm (Paramount+)
AFC Wimbledon vs. Wexwich Town, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
West Ham United vs. Bournemouth, 2:45 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazzo, Paramount+)
Colchester v Brentford, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
Cardiff City v. Southampton, 2.45pm (Paramount+)
Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United, 3 p.m. (CBS Sports Network, Paramount+)
prediction
The Toffees will be looking to score plenty of goals alongside him in the EFL Cup, which will help boost their confidence ahead of their return to the Premier League. Select: Everton 4, Doncaster 0
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