AFC Wimbledon vs Bradford City: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Bradford City will travel to face AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, seeking to strengthen their position in the League One playoff race. Currently, the Bantams are in fourth place, while AFC Wimbledon is struggling in 16th after a recent defeat to Cardiff City.
Match Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Bradford City
Bradford City started the year poorly, losing five out of seven matches. However, they have rejuvenated their campaign with two recent victories against Peterborough United and Stockport County, winning 2-0 and 1-0 respectively. Despite being 10 points behind Lincoln City in the battle for automatic promotion, they hold a comfortable seven-point cushion above the seventh-place team.
One concern for Bradford is their away performance, having suffered five defeats in their last six away matches. Maintaining their playoff position will depend on improving this aspect of their game.
AFC Wimbledon’s Challenge
AFC Wimbledon aims to avoid a relegation battle after a tough defeat against Cardiff City, where they lost 4-1. They currently sit five points clear of the relegation zone with 15 games left this season. Although they went into halftime level, the team struggled in the second half against the league leaders.
The Dons’ home record is a significant concern; they have only managed 18 points from 14 home games, ranking as the third-worst in the league. However, they have shown some defensive resilience, conceding only 12 goals in those home matches. Recent form includes a win against Reading, and they will look to build on that result.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
AFC Wimbledon’s Matty Stevens is set to take Omar Bugiel’s place in the lineup after Bugiel’s early exit during the last match. Patrick Bauer may return to strengthen the back three, while Nathan Asiimwe could feature on the opposite wing. Max Power remains unavailable for Bradford due to a ban, but manager Graham Alexander might keep the same starting eleven that has seen recent success.
Predicted Starting Lineups
- AFC Wimbledon: Bishop; Ogundere, Bauer, Johnson; Tilley, Maycock, Smith, Hippolyte, Seddon; Stevens, Browne
- Bradford City: Walker; Pennington, Baldwin, Tilt; Neufville, Evans, Metcalfe, Wright; Sarcevic, Pointon; Jackson
Match Prediction
In this matchup, a prediction of 1-1 seems likely. Despite their recent defeat, AFC Wimbledon has shown improvement. Meanwhile, Bradford City will need to keep their defensive workings intact to secure a point away from home.
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