Ipswich will make the trip to Cherry Red Records Stadium for their EFL Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday 28 August. View our free Wimbledon vs Ipswich predictions below.
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Wimbledon vs Ipswich predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Ipswich came out on top the last three times these teams met.
- While Wimbledon conceded first in five of their last seven matches, Ipswich opened the scoring in seven of their last nine games.
- Ipswich drew first blood in each of their last four encounters with Wimbledon.
- At least on team blanked in five of the last seven skirmishes between Wimbledon and Ipswich.
Correct score prediction: Wimbledon 0-2 Ipswich
Although Ipswich have gotten off to a rocky start in the Premier League, they are still three tiers above Wimbledon in the English Football League. Kieran McKenna's troops should be able to claim their first victory of the season here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich are clear favourites
- HOME:5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- DRAW:18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY:10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
AFC Wimbledon have been impressive so far, winning four out of five games to kick off their new campaign. However, compared to the teams they have defeated so far, Ipswich will be a tougher nut to crack.
Taking everything into account, Ipswich are the expected winners at 10/21 (1.48). Teams with these odds generally have a 67.7% probability of winning.
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Additionally, at least one team failed to score in each of Wimbledon's last three games, and in five of Ipswich's last seven matches. Keeping in mind that this was the case with five of the last seven meetings between these teams, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Wimbledon avoid a fourth consecutive defeat?
As it stands, Wimbledon have lost three consecutive encounters with Ipswich, and have no wins in the last five skirmishes between these sides. The last time Wimbledon defeated Ipswich was in April 2021, when both teams played in League One.
England FA Cup 06/01/24
AFC Wimbledon
Ipswich
Club Friendly List 16/07/22
AFC Wimbledon
Ipswich
England League 1 25/01/22
AFC Wimbledon
Ipswich
England League 1 28/08/21
Ipswich
AFC Wimbledon
England League 1 24/04/21
Ipswich
AFC Wimbledon
Wimbledon preview: Hoping to string up three wins in a row
Omar Bugiel picked up an injury in Wimbledon's 1-0 win at Cheltenham Town last weekend. The former Forest Green Rovers forward is questionable for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Goodman (GK), Johnson, Lewis, Harbottle, Furlong, Hippolyte, Reeves, Smith, Neufville, Ball & Pigott
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)
England League 2 24/08/24
W
Cheltenham
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
England EFL Trophy 20/08/24
W
Wycombe
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
England League 2 17/08/24
L
Bromley
2
AFC Wimbledon
0
Ipswich preview: Eyeing their first victory of the season
The hosts have a long list of injured players going into this match. This list includes Wes Burns, Harry Clarke, Hanoi Donacien, George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Davis, Greaves, Woolfenden, Tuanzebe, Johnson, Szmodics, Luongo, Morsy, Hutchinson & Delap.
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Fulham
1
Ipswich
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
AFC Wimbledon
2 (4)
Ipswich
2 (2)
England Premier League 24/08/24
L
Man City
4
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 17/08/24
L
Liverpool
2
Ipswich
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Nice
0
Ipswich
1
Player to watch: Sammie Szmodics
Sammie Szmodics was the top scorer in the Championship last season with 27 goals. He made the switch from Blackburn Rovers to Ipswich Town just two weeks ago, and scored his first Premier League goal last weekend against Manchester City. The 28-year-old will fancy his chances against Wimbledon on Wednesday evening.
