It’s a chilly winter Saturday at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, and the stage is set for a thrilling League One clash between AFC Wimbledon and Mansfield Town. With the home side, looking to extend their unbeaten run, and the visitors seeking to bounce back from a recent slump,, the intensity is palpable.

AFC Wimbledon have been in decent form of late,, with a string of positive results that have propelled them up the table. In contrast, Mansfield Town have struggled to find consistency,, and their recent performances have been a mixed bag. This inconsistency makes them a difficult opponent to predict.

The two sides have a long history of encounters that have been both thrilling and closely contested. Their most recent meeting in January 2024 saw AFC Wimbledon edge a iating 2-1 victory. However, the visitors have had their moments of joy as well, particularly in a ashing 5-2 win back in August 2022.

Bookmaker odds are narrowly backing AFC Wimbledon for the win but it’s a closely contested fixture and a double chance bet on AFC Wimbledon or draw could be a shrewd move. Win probabilities suggest a home win at 35% and a draw at the same percentage as well. Expected goals bands point towards a potentially low-scoring affair with AFC Wimbledon projected to score under 2.5 goals and Mansfield Town under 1.5.

Given the competitive nature of their past meetings and current form, this match promises to be a tight affair. With home advantage on their side, AFC Wimbledon will look to utilize this edge and get the better of Mansfield Town. However it won’t be a walk in the park as the visitors have the quality to cause an upset. The question remains: will AFC Wimbledon’s recent run continue or can Mansfield Town find the momentum to claim a surprise win? The Cherry Red Records Stadium will host this intriguing League One encounter and provide the answer come Saturday, December 13th at 12:30 GMT.