AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Wycombe remain pointless after a couple of narrow League One losses but they triumphed 2-0 at Northampton in the EFL Cup first round and can make a strong start to the EFL Trophy by defeating League Two AFC Wimbledon in their Southern section Group B clash in south London.

League points will be the priority for Wycombe but they will have fond memories of the EFL Trophy after reaching last year’s final before losing out 2-1 to Peterborough under the Wembley arch.

AFC Wimbledon have been quarter-finalists on two occasions, including last season when they were beaten 3-1 at Peterborough.

However, Wycombe look the strongest team in Southern Group B and they are 5/4 to start with a victory. AFC Wimbledon are 2/1 to spring a surprise and 5/2 to earn a share of the spoils.

AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers betting tips and predictions

Wycombe to win - 5/4

Wycombe finished runners-up in last season’s EFL Trophy and they can make a successful start to the 2024/25 competition by defeating AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.

The Chairboys are one of six league One teams to remain pointless after two games but they will have taken positives from Saturday’s 3-2 loss at home to divisional favourites Birmingham.

They have scored twice in each of their three games this term - all against third tier sides - and should appreciate the drop in class against the Wombles, who have taken three points from a possible six in League Two.

AFC Wimbledon kicked off the campaign with a 4-2 success at home to Colchester but were handed a reality check on Saturday when losing 2-0 at newly-promoted Bromley.

Johnnie Jackson’s side have looked especially vulnerable when defending crosses and they may struggle to cope with a powerful Wycombe side, who look solid 5/4 favourites to prevail.

Over 3.5 goals - 13/8

Wycombe have been involved in a couple of five-goal thrillers already this season - suffering 3-2 League One losses away to Wrexham and at home to Birmingham - and their EFL Trophy clash at AFC Wimbledon could be just as exciting.

At some stage Wycombe may have to think about tightening up at the back.

However, they have grown accustomed to playing attacking football and have scored in each of their last eight competitive games.

Wanderers have assembled an exciting pool of strikers who have shown their worth this season. Veteran Sam Vokes has netted twice and Richard Kone and Dan Udoh have bagged one each.

Defensively they have looked a little vulnerable and a clean sheet may elude them against AFC Wimbledon, who won 4-2 against Colchester on the opening weekend of the League Two season.

Wimbledon’s last two home games have generated a total of 12 goals and the high-scoring trend may continue with over 3.5 goals making plenty of appeal at 13/8.

Wycombe to score most of their goals in the second half - 11/8

Wycombe are a fit, relentless side who often do their best work in the later stages of matches.

The Buckinghamshire outfit triumphed 2-0 at Northampton in last Tuesday’s EFL Cup first round tie with a couple of first half goals but, more often than not, they tend to grow into games.

Matt Bloomfield’s side have scored 16 goals in their last 11 away games and 11 of them have come in the second period.

Another strong finish could make the difference against AFC Wimbledon and punters can profit by taking odds of 11/8 that Wycombe score a higher number of their goals in the second period.

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AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers odds

AFC Wimbledon - 2/1
Draw - 5/2
Wycombe Wanderers - 5/4

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