Cambridge United
- Cambridge United come into this game unbeaten in their last two after beating Reading 2-1 at the Abbey Stadium and then drawing 1-1 at Oxford United.
- The U's now sit 5th in League One 2026/2027 with 12 points from seven games, one more than AFC Wimbledon, who are 7th on 11 points from the same number of games.
- Cambridge are something of a dark horse in the promotion race after Neil Harris took over as manager in February 2025.
- His team press hard, win the ball back quickly and transition swiftly from defense to attack to score goals.
- They have won two of their three home games in the league and are averaging 2.00 goals per game on home soil.
- Ben Knight has been their main scoring threat with two in six in League One 2026/2027, a record that gives The U's an edge in the creative area that AFC Wimbledon lack.
AFC Wimbledon
- The Dons are an organised 3-5-2 team who like to sit deep and use their wing-backs to get in behind the opposition.
- Myles Hippolyte is their main danger man in the final third with three in seven games and three of The Dons' last five goals in League One 2026/2027.
- Johnnie Jackson took over as Wimbledon boss in May 2022 and has done a solid job, but they have been less impressive on the road this season, W1, L2 in three games, conceding seven.
Key Players
- Ben Knight
- Ben Knight has been their main scoring threat with two in six in League One 2026/2027, a record that gives The U's an edge in the creative area that AFC Wimbledon lack.
- Myles Hippolyte
- Myles Hippolyte is their main danger man in the final third with three in seven games and three of The Dons' last five goals in League One 2026/2027.
Betting Insights
- We can't get away from the fact that Cambridge are the favourites for this match at 1.9, with Wimbledon 3.95 and the draw 3.45.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.83 is a live option here as a game that might be tight and tactical could fit the profile.
Prediction
Cambridge are the most likely winner by virtue of their home advantage and higher league position, though The Dons will keep this game competitive.
