Exeter City vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction

Right then, let's get stuck into this League One clash! Exeter City are struggling near the bottom of the table in 20th spot with just 17 points, while AFC Wimbledon are sitting pretty in 9th with 26 points. But don't let those league positions fool you completely - this could be a proper cracker!

Exeter have been a bit Jekyll and Hyde recently. They smashed Wycombe 4-0 in the FA Cup but then got hammered 4-0 by Luton in the EFL Trophy. At home though, they've been decent - winning 60% of their last 5 home games and banging in 2.20 goals per game at their own patch. They've kept clean sheets in half their home matches too, which is not bad considering their league position.

Wimbledon are an interesting bunch! They've been wildly inconsistent - one minute they're putting five past Cardiff away, the next they're getting thumped 5-0 at Peterborough. But here's the thing: their away form is actually brilliant! 60% win rate on their travels and they're scoring 2.40 goals per away game. The problem? They're also letting in 2.20 goals per away game - proper end-to-end stuff!

The head-to-head record is fascinating too. Wimbledon might lead overall 4-3, but Exeter have dominated this fixture at home with a 3-0-1 record. That's a 75% home win rate against these boys!

Looking at the stats, both teams seem to love a goal-fest. Wimbledon's away games average 4.6 total goals, while Exeter's home matches average 3.0. With both sides scoring and conceding freely, this has all the ingredients for a proper barnstormer!

Exeter have had less rest (3 days vs Wimbledon's 7), but they're at home where they've been solid. Wimbledon will be fresh and their away attack has been firing on all cylinders.

Key Points:

• Exeter strong at home vs Wimbledon historically (3-0-1 record)

• Wimbledon averaging 2.40 goals scored AND 2.20 conceded away from home

• Exeter scoring 2.20 goals per home game

• Both teams showing inconsistent but attacking recent form

• Wimbledon's away games averaging 4.6 total goals per match

Given both teams' tendencies to both score and concede heavily, especially Wimbledon on their travels, I'm backing both teams to find the net. Should be a proper entertaining match with plenty of goalmouth action!