AFC Wimbledon vs Notts County Prediction & Tips- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

AFC Wimbledon vs Notts County Prediction

Notts County have a one goal deficit to overcome in their league two semi final playoff as they head into the second leg versus AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon have a 1-0 lead from the first leg, and have the home advantage for the second leg. Saturday 17th May is the day of the game, kicking of at 12:30BST. Wimbledon will host Notts County at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with Lewis Smith to be the referee. For those in the UK, you can watch live via Sky Sports.

Key Stats

Notts County haven't kept a clean sheet in seven matches.

AFC Wimbledon have beaten Notts County the last two times they have played.

Wimbledon have scored just twice in their last five games.

Notts County on the other hand have scored six in their last five.

AFC Wimbledon vs Notts County Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

AFC Wimbledon Preview

Wimbledon have improved on their tenth place finish last season, finishing fifth this year with 73 points. Unfortunately, the London side finished just five points away from the automatic promotion spots, but could still get themselves a spot in the playoffs.

Matthew Stevens has been the standout player for the Dons, scoring seventeen goals for the side this year. James Tilley has also been a top performer, with four goals and seven assists.

AFC Wimbledon Predicted Lineup: Goodman; Johnson, Lewis, Harbottle; Neufville, Hippolyte, Reeves, Smith, Tilley; Browne, Stevens.

Notts County Preview

Notts County have also made a monumental improvement on their form since last season, where they finished fourteenth place in their first season back in the football league. However, they have once again improved hugely this season, finishing in sixth behind in the playoff positions, sneaking in by three points.

Alassana Jatta has been the top player for Notts County this year with nineteen, but unfortunately won't be available after his sending off in the first leg. However, the Magpies aren't all down and out, as Veteran forward David McGoldrick is still available for the side, and he himself has managed seventeen goals across the season.

Notts County Predicted Lineup: Bass; Bedeau, Platt, Macari; Austin, Palmer, Abbott, Jones; Grant, Whitaker; McGoldrick.

Head-to-Head Stats

Notts County were able to get a win against Wimbledon this year, but haven't beaten them previous to that, with Wimbledon beating them in the first leg and one of the fixtures in the season. There hasn't been much history, due to the amount of time Notts County have spent in the National League.

10th May 2025- Notts County 0-1 Wimbledon

8th March 2025- Wimbledon 2-0 Notts County

19th October 2024- Notts County 1-0 Wimbledon

9th March 2024- Notts County 0-2 Wimbledon

25th November 2023- Wimbledon 4-2 Notts County

Betting Tips

Due to this tie now going into the second leg, Notts County now only have ninety minutes of football to come back from a 1-0 deficit and get themselves into the the playoff final. Therefore, Notts County are going to go into this game with only thoughts on their attack, as they must score goals and not be worried about their defence. Wimbledon on the other hand have been tricky to break down, and could catch Notts County on the counter attack.

I think goals will be heavy in this match, and a prediction of both teams to score would be a good option.

Final Prediction

I think Wimbledon will be strong in their defence, and will have the home advantage which could help them get this result over the line. Notts County do have goals in them however, so Wimbledon will need more than their one goal lead from the first leg to get through. However, even if Notts County were still to score, I think Wimbledon will have enough quality to take the lead again. I think Wimbledon win 2-1.