AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge: Prediction, Tips and Odds

League Two promotion hopefuls AFC Wimbledon have home advantage when they take on National League Dagenham & Redbridge in the second round of the FA Cup.

Reaching the FA Cup third round and raising the prospect of a money-spinning tie in early 2025 is a huge incentive for both teams, who will be keen to enhance their plans for the January transfer window.

The Dons are going well in League Two and moved into seventh place after Tuesday’s solid 2-0 victory away to Tranmere Rovers.

The Wombles reached the FA Cup third round in two of the last three seasons, but they will be respectful of the visitors, who won 1-0 at League Two high-flyers Crewe Alexandra in the first round.

The Daggers were relegated from the EFL in 2016 and are currently sitting 14th in the National League with 25 points from 20 fixtures.

AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge betting tips and predictions

AFC Wimbledon -1.5 on Asian handicap - 27/20

AFC Wimbledon were 2-0 winners away to bitter rivals MK Dons in the FA Cup first round and they have every chance of defeating the Daggers by an equal or wider margin.

The hosts are 7/5 to win by at least two goals and that looks a reasonable wager given their general excellence on home turf and the gap in class between the teams.

Dagenham & Red were surprise 1-0 winners at Crewe in the last round and are sure to use that result as a source of inspiration.

However, they have taken just one point from their last five National League away games and that must be a concern given the standard of opposition facing them Saturday evening.

Wimbledon are seventh in League Two, but could be higher having performed to a consistently high standard.

Their xG for (24.91) is the fifth highest in the fourth tier, while their xG against (16.16) is the third lowest and they have been particularly strong at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, where they have taken 16 points from eight home league games.

Johnnie Jackson’s side overcame Premier League Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup second round, drawing 2-2 before winning 4-2 on penalties.

They have a much easier task against the Daggers and could advance in a fairly comfortable fashion.

Omar Bugiel to score anytime - 6/4

Wimbledon have been sharing the goals around, but target man Omar Bugiel is a key player and his confidence is up after he produced a smart finish in Tuesday’s 2-0 league win at Tranmere.

Bugiel has bagged just three league goals from 28 shots, so there is room for improvement with his finishing.

However, the Lebanon international should get plenty of goalscoring chances against the Daggers and he looks a worthwhile 6/4 wager to find the net at anytime.

Over 3.5 goals - 7/4

Dagenham & Redbridge have been involved in plenty of high-scoring games in the National League this season and they might contribute to the entertainment this weekend.

The Daggers’ 20 league fixtures have generated 60 goals at an average of exactly three goals per game.

Their last three matches have featured a total of 15 goals and it seems reasonable to expect the free-scoring fare to continue.

No clean sheets have been kept by the men from Essex since they won 1-0 at Crewe in the FA Cup first round.

Their defensive standards have dipped in recent weeks and they are at risk of a heavy loss to Wimbledon, who are a tough proposition on home turf.

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AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge odds

AFC Wimbledon - 1/2
Draw - 3/1
Dagenham and Redbridge - 6/1

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