Luton vs AFC Wimbledon prediction 01.08.2025 | League One
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- Competition: League One
- Date: 01/08/2025
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Kenilworth Road, Luton
The first fixture of the League One season takes place at Kenilworth Road on Friday evening as Luton takes on AFC Wimbledon.
Luton vs AFC Wimbledon Betting Tips - Luton to win
The 2025/26 League One season gets underway on Friday night as recently relegated Luton welcome newly promoted AFC Wimbledon to Kenilworth Road.
Following back-to-back relegations, The Hatters now find themselves in League One but have shown strong signs of momentum heading into the new campaign, winning four of their last five matches, including a 2:0 friendly victory over Gillingham earlier this month.
Following their promotion from League Two, AFC Wimbledon will hope to find their footing quickly at a higher level, but their recent form has been less than convincing. The Dons lost three of their last four matches and they could struggle against a Luton side expected to compete for an immediate return to the Championship.
Usually involved in low-scoring matches, 10 of Wimbledon's last 11 matches finished with under 2.5 goals scored.
With both teams keeping things tight at the back recently, we could be in for a cautious, low-scoring start to the League One campaign at Kenilworth Road.
Luton Town F.C. vs AFC Wimbledon Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Luton Town F.C.
2 : 2
AFC Wimbledon
League One
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AFC Wimbledon
0 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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AFC Wimbledon
4 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
League Two
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Luton Town F.C.
2 : 0
AFC Wimbledon
League Two
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AFC Wimbledon
3 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
League Two
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Luton Town F.C.
0 : 1
AFC Wimbledon
League Two
Luton and Wimbledon have met on six occasions since 2015. Luton won three of those games, while Wimbledon claimed two victories. Friday´s meeting will be their first encounter since 2019.
Luton team news
Luton boss Matt Bloomfield has several summer signings available for selection. Gideon Kodua, Josh Keeley and Nahki Wells are among those likely to make their competitive debut for the Hatters on Friday.
Last matches of Luton Town F.C.
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Luton Town F.C.
0 : 0
Tottenham Hotspur
Club Friendlies 1
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Boreham Wood
0 : 3
Luton Town F.C.
Club Friendlies
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 0
Coventry City
Championship
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Luton Town F.C.
3 : 1
Bristol City
Championship
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Derby County
0 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
Championship
Luton Town F.C. lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
J. Keeley
Defenders
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2
R. Walters
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28
C. Makosso
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5
M. J. Andersen
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3
K. Naismith
Midfielders
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7
M. Alli
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17
N. C. Lonwijk
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26
S. Baptiste
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18
J. Clark
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23
G. Saville
Forwards
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21
N. Well
AFC Wimbledon team news
Johnnie Jackson has a number of new faces available this weekend. Steve Seddon, Nathan Bishop and Edward Leach are likely to feature for the Dons.
Last matches of AFC Wimbledon
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Sutton United
2 : 0
AFC Wimbledon
Club Friendlies 3
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Enfield Town
2 : 4
AFC Wimbledon
Club Friendlies
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AFC Wimbledon
1 : 0
Notts County
League Two
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Notts County
0 : 1
AFC Wimbledon
League Two
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AFC Wimbledon
0 : 2
Port Vale
League Two
AFC Wimbledon lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
O. Goodman
Defenders
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26
R. Harbottle
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31
J. Lewis
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6
R. Johnson
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7
J. Tilley
Midfielders
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12
A. Smith
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4
J. Reeves
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21
M. Hippolyte
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11
J. Neufville
Forwards
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14
M. Stevens
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18
M. Browne
Luton vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction
Luton come into this League One opener with stronger form, a deeper squad, and home advantage on their side. AFC Wimbledon were solid in League Two but may find the jump in quality difficult to handle, especially away from home.
With added firepower and control in midfield, the Hatters should have enough to get off to a winning start on Friday.
A home win is my best bet at Kenilworth Road.
Three reasons to bet on Luton to beat AFC Wimbledon
- Luton won 4 of their last 5 matches
- AFC Wimbledon lost 3 of their last 4 matches
- Luton won 3 of their last 5 matches against AFC Wimbledon
Main prediction Luton Town F.C. - AFC Wimbledon
Luton Town F.C. to win
Luton Town F.C. vs AFC Wimbledon standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 87 - 41 | +46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 86 - 45 | +41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 68 - 49 | +19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 68 - 57 | +11 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 56 - 50 | +6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 48 - 46 | +2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton Town | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 65 - 54 | +11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 72 - 61 | +11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 70 - 64 | +6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 64 - 59 | +5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 45 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 57 - 46 | +11 | 62 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 66 - 56 | +10 | 60 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 45 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 67 - 70 | -3 | 59 |
| 14 | Blackpool | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 53 - 65 | -12 | 57 |
| 15 | Doncaster Rovers | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 47 - 68 | -21 | 57 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 49 - 57 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Peterborough United | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 63 - 65 | -2 | 53 |
| 18 | Burton Albion | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 48 - 58 | -10 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 51 - 68 | -17 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 57 - 69 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 51 - 59 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 45 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 36 - 59 | -23 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 39 - 68 | -29 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town | 45 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 37 - 71 | -34 | 35 |