AFC Wimbledon
- Wimbledon have won only 1 of their last 5.
- AFC Wimbledon are winless in 5 at home across all competitions this season (D1, L4).
Newport County
Newport have won 3, drawn 1 and lost just 1 of their last 5, but they have won only 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their 5 away across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is split, with each team winning one of the last five meetings and three draws .
Key Players
- Wimbledon are yet to get going in any area of the pitch, particularly up front where they have scored only 4 goals in their last 5 games.
- Aron Sasu, who has 2 of them, offers their most dangerous touch, but a goal every two and a half games is not good enough.
- Newport, by contrast, have had their moments in attack with Bobby Kamwa, who has scored 3 of their 7 goals in the last 5, the Exiles' sharpest edge.
- Chris Todd has his men drilled in a compact shape that protects the box and wins second balls, but they are also dangerous on the counter attack.
Betting Insights
- AFC Wimbledon are odds-on at 1.67 for the EFL Cup clash at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
- Newport County are 4.65 with the draw at 3.9.
- The market also shows Over 2.5 goals at 1.73 and Both Teams To Score: Yes at 1.73.
Prediction
- Wimbledon have been woeful at home this season, averaging 0.20 goals per game and scoring just 1 goal in total.
- It is more likely that this tactical mismatch will be a chess match with Wimbledon trying to get the ball into the box.
- The Dons will have more of the ball and should create more chances, but Newport will hunt set pieces and transition moments to ensure the game is close.
- Backing the Dons to edge a win is the most attractive bet from the market, but Newport are well equipped to keep this game close for as long as possible.
