- Odds: Crewe are the slight favourites at 2.42 but The Dons are 2.79, with the draw available at 3.3.
- Form: Crewe have a five-match unbeaten run at home with three wins and two draws.
- Wimbledon form: AFC Wimbledon have lost back-to-back games ahead of this and have won just one of their last 10 in all competitions (D3, L6).
Cagey FA Cup clash anticipated at Mornflake Stadium
Two sides in contrasting form will square off at Mornflake Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fourth-tier Crewe Alexandra seek to extend their five-match unbeaten home run against an out-of-form AFC Wimbledon who arrive in poor form after losing consecutive games (W1, D3, L6 in all-competitions).
Crewe at home
Crewe have been in mixed form over their last five outings, but The Railwaymen have managed to hold Barnet to a 1-1 draw last time out after they were destroyed 5-1 by Chesterfield in their previous fixture.
They have managed to take two wins and a draw from their previous five, but Lee Bell's side have generally been better at home where they have not lost in five.
Wimbledon struggles
The visitors have had an even worse time of it and Johnnie Jackson has Wimbledon coming into this clash following a run of four defeats in their last five games, a run which must be making their fans wary of a potential relegation battle come the end of the season.
- Wimbledon have taken one draw and lost three of their four most recent away trips and have scored just 0.75 goals per-game on their travels.
Crewe can edge past the Dons
Tactical approaches
This match will be a matchup between two very different styles of play. Crewe are a patient side who like to play with the ball and Bell sets his team up to control the territory.
Wimbledon are a higher-tempo 3-4-2-1 side, who use the pace and attacking prowess of their wing-backs in a bid to get at teams in transition.
Key player
Crewe have the perfect playmaker to pull the strings in this one. The midfielder has scored three of The Railwaymen's last five goals and carries the genuine threat of the final third which Crewe have otherwise been missing this season.
Prediction
But we're going to tip this game to be more cagey. Head-to-head, the Dons have had the edge with one win and four draws from the last five, while Crewe have failed to win each of their three home meetings with Wimbledon.
Crewe's form and the head-to-head suggest this will be a close match rather than a shootout and it is the tight game markets that appeal. We'll take Under 2.5 goals at 1.75 and Both Teams to Score: No at 1.95.
