Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon

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Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon will lock horns in an all-London clash in the 2nd round of the EFL Cup when the teams meet at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night with both teams keen to progress into the 3rd round of this domestic cup competition - for Chelsea, they'll be keen to start building some momentum under Mauricio Pochettino, for AFC Wimbledon, a chance to make additional much needed revenue.

Chelsea head into this 2nd round tie on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Luton Town in the Premier League which would have been a relief all round after suffering a heavy 3-1 defeat to West Ham at the London Stadium in the previous match.

Early signs overall though have been pretty positive in the fist few weeks of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure at The Blues as his side have lost just once in their last eight matches in all competitions which includes four wins while four of these eight games have also produced three goals or more as well.

Chelsea are also unbeaten in their last eight matches on home soil at Stamford Bridge too which should stand the hosts in good stead for this upcoming cup tie as Pochettino's men look to avoid a potential banana skin.

AFC Wimbledon have also put together a solid and impressive 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions as well which gives the visitors a chance of achieving a potential giant-killing on Wednesday night, especially as The Wombles have also picked up seven wins during this period as well.

AFC Wimbledon are also unbeaten in their last eight outings on the road as well, and although the quality and calibre of opposition in these games have been of a lesser standard than their upcoming hosts, Chelsea, this is a cup-tie overall and Chelsea may be resting a few key personnel for this cup clash.

The visitors have struggled in previous campaigns in the League Cup though as The Wombles have lost 12 of their previous 16 cup ties overall which does not bode well for this upcoming trip to Stamford Bridge.

In addition, 11 of AFC Wimbledon's last 16 League Cup ties have also produced Over 2.5 goals so the likelihood of some goals being scored in this 2nd round tie look highly likely.

Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon Verdict

Premier League teams generally place the League Cup further down in the pecking order of priorities but Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino will be keen to build some positive results in this competition which The Blues will feel they stand a decent chance of winning while AFC Wimbledon have nothing to lose and their players will relish the chance to put one over their more illustrious opponents.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score No @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Chelsea win & Both Teams To Score No @ 1.66

Correct score: Chelsea 3-0 @ 6.50