Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon is a Carabao Cup second-round tie at Craven Cottage on Thursday night, with the Premier League hosts strong favourites against their League One visitors.
Fulham are 2/13 to book their place in the third round. We’ve got the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below. Kick-off is at 8pm BST on Thursday, 27 August.
Premium Tips
Fulham should have far too much for their League One visitors, with goals on the cards at the Cottage.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin to score anytime | 15/8 (Virgin Bet) | Kevin should get the chance to lead Fulham’s attack against Wimbledon after starting all five of their cup matches last season. The forward scored twice across those games while averaging 0.46 Expected Goals per 90 minutes. Wimbledon have struggled for results early this season and face a significant step up in quality at Craven Cottage. With Kevin likely to see plenty of the ball, 15/8 with Virgin Bet looks a strong price for him to score anytime. |
| Fulham to Win & BTTS | 19/10 (with Coral) | Fulham should have too much quality for Wimbledon, even if Arbeloa makes several changes to his starting XI. The Cottagers scored in 84% of their home league games last season and created 1.33 Expected Goals against Chelsea on Monday. Wimbledon have struggled to create chances early this season, but Fulham’s rotation could give the visitors opportunities. The Dons have scored against Newport and threatened against Reading, while the hosts conceded three times against Chelsea. Fulham’s quality should ultimately see them claim victory, but Wimbledon can contribute to an entertaining game. Fulham to win and both teams to score looks the best play. |
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How Fulham go into the game
Fulham were narrowly beaten 3-2 at home by Chelsea in the league at the weekend and will look to bounce back. Expect changes, but the strength in depth of a Premier League squad should still see them through comfortably.
How AFC Wimbledon go into the game
AFC Wimbledon come in off a goalless draw with Reading and reached this stage by beating Newport County on penalties in the first round. The League One side will need the game of their lives — and a heavily-rotated Fulham — to spring a shock.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon head-to-head
There is no recent competitive history between the clubs to call on, with the pair having not met in the modern era — an unfamiliarity that can occasionally unsettle a heavy favourite on a cup night.
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham to win | 2/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two divisions between the sides. |
| Rodrigo Muniz anytime scorer | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Fulham’s in-form frontman to score. |
| Over 3.5 goals | 11/10 | ⭐⭐ | Fulham to rack up the goals at home. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | Wimbledon may struggle to breach Fulham. |
| Fulham to win 3-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for the hosts. |
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon score prediction
We’re going for a 3-0 Fulham win. The gap in quality should tell, with Fulham controlling the tie and Wimbledon finding clear chances hard to come by. Score prediction: Fulham 3-0 AFC Wimbledon (6/1 with bet365).
