Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon will meet in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 1 October.
The match was postponed after AFC Wimbledon's stadium was flooded and the game will now be played at St James' Park instead.
Will Newcastle get an easy win as expected or can Wimbledon put up a fight? Read our Newcastle vs AFC Wimbledon prediction to learn more about the match.
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Newcastle vs AFC Wimbledon prediction: An easy win for the hosts
Key Stats
- AFC Wimbledon have scored at least one goal in five of their last six games.
- At home, Newcastle are undefeated in three games this season.
- Newcastle have only lost one game since the start of the season.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 3-1 AFC Wimbledon
With all due respect to Leyton Orient and their past results against Brentford, these two teams are in much different places now than a decade ago when they last met and we can see Brentford getting an easy win to reach the next stage of the EFL Cup.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle the clear favourites to win
- HOME: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.70%
- DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Newcastle vs AFC Wimbledon odds that the hosts are the expected winners and by a huge margin, which makes sense since that Newcastle play in the Premier League, while AFC Wimbledon are in League Two.
Furthermore, Newcastle have been in very good form since the season started. That being said, AFC Wimbledon have also been in playing well this season.
In any case, if you like our tips for this game, remember to also take a look at our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon haven't met before, so this will be their first-ever duel.
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
AFC Wimbledon
Newcastle
Newcastle preview: Hoping for a confident win against a weaker rival
After losing just one game in seven matches in all competitions this season, Newcastle are certainly confident enough ahead of their duel with a team from the fourth tier of English football. On top of that, Newcastle will now host this match after it was postponed, so it seems reasonable to expect them to get to the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe will likely mix the team up a bit, but Newcastle are also dealing with many injuries, with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley, and Alexander Isak all sidelined at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Livramento, Schar, Burn, Krafth, Willock, Longstaff, Almiron, Joelinton, Barnes & J. Murphy
England EFL Cup 01/10/24
W
AFC Wimbledon
0
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Man City
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Fulham
3
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 15/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
1
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 01/09/24
W
Tottenham
1
Newcastle
2
AFC Wimbledon preview: Can they put up a good fight?
While Wimbledon have already eliminated one Premier League team to reach this stage of the EFL Cup, Ipswich are certainly not the same strength as Newcastle. Still, Wimbledon have been playing well this season overall and they are currently sixth in League Two with one loss in six matches, so they can certainly hope for a good performance against the Magpies.
Predicted lineup: Goodman (GK), Harbottle, Lewis, Ogundere, Neufville, Smith, Ball, Hippolyte, Tilley, Stevens & Bugiel
England EFL Cup 01/10/24
L
Newcastle
1
AFC Wimbledon
0
England League 2 21/09/24
D
Bradford
0
AFC Wimbledon
0
England League 2 14/09/24
W
Milton Keynes Dons
0
AFC Wimbledon
3
England League 2 31/08/24
W
Fleetwood Town
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
W
Ipswich
2 (2)
AFC Wimbledon
2 (4)
Player to watch: Harvey Barnes
With three goals in the Premier League this season, Barnes is Newcastle's top scorer, despite only starting in three games so far. He will likely get a chance to start against Wimbledon and we can see him doing very well given his current form.
