AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Predictions

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League OneLeague One ยท England
high confidence
AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Stevenage

Stevenage

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 3 Oct 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Plough Lane, Wimbledon

Win Probability (1X2)

AFC Wimbledon 29%Draw 38%Stevenage 33%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Recommended Bets: AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
7/10
Match Result: Draw
6/10

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage: Match Preview

AFC Wimbledon approach this fixture with the league's best defensive home record, having yet to concede a goal at Plough Lane in four matches. Their recent form is steady (DWWLW), and they sit 7th in League One, two points above Stevenage, who have been less consistent but come off a remarkable 6-1 EFL Trophy win. Both clubs are in the upper mid-table, with neither under immediate pressure but both eyeing a push towards the playoff places.

The statistical matchup is defined by Wimbledon's defensive solidity against Stevenage's recent attacking output. Wimbledon average just 0.71 goals scored per game for the season but have kept clean sheets in 5 of 7 matches, including all at home. Stevenage, meanwhile, have scored 11 in 7 league games and 13 in their last 5 in all competitions, but their away league matches are tight, with just 6 goals scored and 3 conceded in 4 outings. Both sides show a tendency for second-half goals, and neither is prolific before the break, with just 3 first-half goals for Wimbledon and 6 for Stevenage in their last 5.

The model projects a low-scoring, closely contested match, with a 1-1 draw the most likely outcome. Defensive organisation on both sides should limit clear chances, and while Stevenage's attack has spiked recently, their away league record suggests a return to tighter margins. The main threat to this scenario is a Stevenage breakthrough, but Wimbledon's home defensive record remains the standout statistic.

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AFC Wimbledon1.05

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Stevenage1.10

Expected goals ยท model says 1.10

Win Probability
AFC Wimbledon 34% Draw 30% Stevenage 37%

Over 2.5 Goals

36%

BTTS: Yes

43%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 0-1 ยท 1-0

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AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
29%
38%
33%
AFC Wimbledon 29%Draw 38%Stevenage 33%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
41%
59%
Over 2.5 41%Under 2.5 59%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
58%
42%
Over 9.5 58%Under 9.5 42%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage that most previews miss.

  • 1AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their 7 league matches, including all 4 at home.
  • 2Stevenage's away league games have produced under 2.5 goals in 3 of 4 matches this season.
  • 3The last 10 head-to-head meetings have seen Stevenage win 6 times, with Wimbledon winning just once.

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The Case For This AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Prediction

AFC Wimbledon host Stevenage in a fixture shaped by defensive reliability and modest attacking output. Wimbledon have yet to concede at Plough Lane this season (4 home matches, 2 goals scored, 0 conceded), while Stevenage have allowed just 3 goals in 4 away league outings. Both sides are positioned in the upper mid-table, with Wimbledon 7th and Stevenage 11th, separated by two points and a slight edge in goal difference for the visitors. Recent form is steady on both sides, but neither has shown a clear attacking breakthrough. Statistically, this match projects as a low-scoring contest. Wimbledon average only 0.71 goals per game for the season and have kept clean sheets in 71% of matches, but their shot volume (12.6 per game, 3 on target) suggests a lack of clinical finishing. Stevenage, by contrast, have been more productive in front of goal (1.57 per game, 2.6 in the last 5), but their away matches have been tight, with a single win and two draws from four. Both teams' last 5 defensive averages are identical at 0.8 goals conceded per game, and neither side is prone to early collapses, with most goals arriving after the interval. The model expects a tactical, attritional contest with limited clear chances. The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, with both teams' defensive structure outweighing their attacking ambitions. The main risk to this projection comes from Stevenage's recent attacking surge (13 goals in their last 5 in all competitions), but their league away record suggests regression to the mean.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’AFC Wimbledon have not conceded a goal in 4 home league matches this season.
  • โ†’Stevenage's away league matches average just 2.25 total goals per game (6 scored, 3 conceded in 4).
  • โ†’Wimbledon have the highest clean sheet percentage in League One (71.4%), while Stevenage's is just 14.3%.

๐Ÿšฉ AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.3expected total corners
Over 58%
Under 42%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for AFC Wimbledon and 5.1 for Stevenage, for an expected total of 10.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 70% ยท Over 10.5: 46%.

How AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledonlast 5 matches
M. HippolyteXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. StockleyXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

StevenageStevenagelast 5 matches
Michael MellonXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

D. Kempsub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Jordan HoughtonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Wanya MarcalXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ben BroggioXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Magennissub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

AFC Wimbledon are unbeaten in their last four league matches (DWWD), conceding just one goal in that stretch and boasting a perfect defensive record at home. Stevenage have been more volatile, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five, but come off a 6-1 cup win and have scored 13 goals in their last five across all competitions.

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage โ€” Last 7 Matches

AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonLast 7 results
D0-0
W1-0
W2-0
L1-4
W1-0
D0-0
L0-3
Dvs Milton Keynes Dons0-0
Wvs Doncaster1-0
W@ Bromley2-0
L@ Burton Albion1-4
Wvs Wigan1-0
Dvs Reading0-0
L@ Huddersfield0-3

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +71.43% clean sheet rate this season
StevenageStevenageLast 7 results
L0-1
W2-1
W5-1
D0-0
D2-2
L1-2
D1-1
L@ Leyton Orient0-1
Wvs Luton2-1
W@ Barnsley5-1
D@ Peterborough0-0
Dvs Doncaster2-2
Lvs Oxford United1-2
D@ Burton Albion1-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.6 goals/game (last 5)

What History Says: AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage

Stevenage have a strong recent record against Wimbledon, winning 6 of the last 10 encounters and losing just once. Their last visit to Plough Lane ended in a 0-0 draw, but they also recorded a 5-1 away win here in 2025. Most meetings have seen Stevenage find the net, highlighting a historical edge.

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

AFC Wimbledon wins

3

Draws

6

Stevenage wins

10%30% draws60%
14 Mar 26Stevenage vs AFC Wimbledon1-0
26 Dec 25AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage0-0
2 Sept 25AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage1-5
5 Sept 23AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage1-1
15 Apr 23Stevenage vs AFC Wimbledon2-1
28 Feb 23AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage2-3

Things to Watch: AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage

  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • โš ๏ธStevenage's recent 6-1 EFL Trophy win could overstate their attacking threat relative to league form.
  • โš ๏ธSample size for both teams is still small (7 league matches), so early-season variance is possible.

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Final Verdict

AFC Wimbledon 1โ€“1 Stevenage

The model calls this as a 1-1 draw, anchored by Wimbledon's exceptional home defensive record (0 goals conceded in 4) and Stevenage's tendency for low-scoring away matches. The strongest data point is Wimbledon's 71% clean sheet rate, but if Stevenage's recent attacking form carries over from cup to league, the draw could be threatened by a late winner.

AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage: Common Questions

Who will win AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage?

The model gives AFC Wimbledon a 29% chance to win, Stevenage a 33% chance, and the draw a 38% chance. Both sides are defensively sound, but neither has a clear edge, making the draw the most probable result.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage?

Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 59% probability, with both teams averaging fewer than 1.5 goals conceded per game and Wimbledon's home matches all finishing under this line so far.

What is the recent head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage?

Stevenage have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, with Wimbledon winning just once. The most recent league meeting ended 1-0 to Stevenage, and the last three at Plough Lane have produced two draws and a 5-1 Stevenage win.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 26 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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