Chelsea are three levels above AFC Wimbledon in the English football system. But the two teams meet in the second round of the Carabao Cup this week.
Fresh off the first win of the Pochettino era, Chelsea are likely to give their first team a rest this week in a cup game as they return to Premier League action this weekend.
As for AFC Wimbledon, they should go all out for this opportunity to steal a huge win. And make noise in one of the most unbalanced soccer matches this week.
These teams have never met in a game that counted. AFC Wimbledon’s previous version faced Chelsea in the Premier League in 2000, but that squad was dissolved, and AFC took their place.
Last season, AFC Wimbledon lost in the first round of the Carabao Cup to League Two side Gillingham, and Chelsea lost their first game in the competition to Manchester City.
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Odds
Moneyline: On the soccer odds, Chelsea are massive favorites in this game at -1000 on the moneyline. AFC Wimbledon are +2400 to pull a three-level upset, and a draw after 90 minutes is +800.
Over/Under: Over 3.5 goals is +104, and under 3.5 goals is -135 for this game.
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Picks & Parlays
Make sure before you make your Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon picks & parlays to take a quick look at the soccer odds above.
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Pick:
- Over 3.5 goals (+104).
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Parlay:
- Both Teams to score
- First Half over 1,5 goals
- A goal scored in both halves
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″]
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Information
Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon
Location of the game: Stamford Bridge. London, England.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 30. 2:45 p.m. ET
How to watch: No live broadcast
[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″]
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Betting Analysis
The lineup selection for Chelsea will be an interesting aspect of this game. Usually, when Premier League teams play in the early rounds of cup competitions, they play backups and younger players. Pochettino already has had to use depth in league games. With injuries to the likes of Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka, Christopher Nkunku, and Wesley Fofana.
Being his first cup competition with Chelsea, Pochettino is likely to put out a side that can control the game and advance to the next round. Without European competition. The Carabao Cup and the FA Cup are important chances for the Blues to win trophies this season. He never lifted a cup in his time at Tottenham and would relish the chance on the other side of London.
AFC Wimbledon are off to a strong start in League Two this season. With two wins and three draws in their first five games. They are unbeaten in their last 11 games overall, dating back to last year, but still are huge underdogs on all Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon picks & parlays.
Starters Jake Reeves and Armani Green left injured over the weekend, so Johnnie Jackson won’t be able to pick his strongest starting side.
James Tilley leads AFC Wimbledon with four goals on the season, and they have a +5 goal differential in five games. When they won in the Carabao Cup first round over Championship side Coventry City earlier this month, Omar Bugiel tied the game, and Ryan McLean scored the winner in the 93rd minute.
Chelsea vs. AFC Wimbledon Betting Picks
- On the best soccer picks today for the Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon picks & parlays, look for both teams to play aggressively and hit the over.
AFC Wimbledon know they can’t sit back against a Premier League side, or they will get picked apart.
Chelsea have the talent to score often if they are motivated to go after a lower-division squad.
If you love sports and want more sports betting information follow us as @InsidersBetDig on Twitter and sign up to our mailing list for free betting picks.