AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle tips and predictions

AFC Wimbledon generous price to cause the shock

Conventional wisdom says that when these sides meet they're likely to produce some goals.

The visitors are several levels above this AFC Wimbledon side.

The home side isn't expected to be a fly in the ointment but they are where you'll find the value.

The hosts go into the match having logged 6 home wins from their last 7. It seems that Newcastle have won this before a ball has even been kicked. However it's worth looking a little closer at how these sides measure up.

AFC Wimbledon must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. If the hosts are up for it, they'll have gained a lot confidence from their previous outings. On their own turf they are looking confident. Their recent 6 home matches have them knocking in an average of 2.7 goals per game while they've rarely been caught off-guard. They've conceded only 2 goals in their last 6 games.

Newcastle lacked rearguard reliability in some of their recent trips. They've conceded at least once in all of their last 8 away matches. If there are genuine concerns, maybe they are creeping into the other end of the pitch. In front of goal, The Magpies have looked underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in 3 of their last 4 away matches.

Most observers believe that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet because of the undeniable favouritism for Newcastle. Both Teams To Score No could be the best side bet. Obviously all of this depends on how the hosts manage a level of football they aren't used to.

The visitors are obviously legitimate favourites but they are just too short to back. It will come down to which squad maintains composure under pressure. There could be some evidence that the distance between the two sides maybe isn't as significant as you think. A decent half-chance could be all it takes. At the price on offer AFC Wimbledon are the value play.