Ace Football previews the League Two round 18 match between AFC Wimbledon and Newport and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Newport come to The Cherry Red Records Stadium for the League Two match this coming Tuesday, AFC Wimbledon will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
AFC Wimbledon approach round 18 as number 7 in the League Two table with 26 points on their account so far. With 16 rounds behind them, Newport have amassed 21 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.
Team form: AFC Wimbledon vs Newport
AFC Wimbledon Form
AFC Wimbledon are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Walsall by a 0-1 score, before winning 0-2 against Tranmere. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 1-2 against Dag and Red. AFC Wimbledon won three of their previous six matches at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in the League Two. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring 12 goals to four against.
Newport Form
Newport only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by eight goals to four.
Betting facts for AFC Wimbledon and Newport
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between AFC Wimbledon and Newport. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- AFC Wimbledon have lost 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 7 AFC Wimbledon home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 AFC Wimbledon home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- AFC Wimbledon have lost 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 7 AFC Wimbledon matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Newport matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 0.5
- In the last 7 Newport matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Newport have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Newport matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Newport have lost 5 of the last 7 away matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
Players in form: AFC Wimbledon vs Newport
Kyle Hudlin shows decent form right now for Newport, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing AFC Wimbledon, who are strong favourites on Tuesday. Siding with Mathew Stevens also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.
Popular markets: AFC Wimbledon vs Newport
Full-time result
AFC Wimbledon claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. Newport won two of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost seven of the games in this run. Newport have not lost to AFC Wimbledon in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
AFC Wimbledon scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Newport only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. AFC Wimbledon managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Newport were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of AFC Wimbledon’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Newport, who managed to score 0.6 times in those matches.