AFC Wimbledon face Doncaster after a challenging week of travel. Wimbledon endured a three-hour trip midweek to face Colchester, where they lost, and had a five-hour journey to Harrogate Town over the weekend. Despite rotating their squad somewhat in midweek, they still fielded a lineup that featured many regular starters, which adds to the fatigue factor. In contrast, Doncaster should come into this match slightly fresher. Eight of their midweek starters were not usual first-team players, and with their last two matches being at home, they’ve avoided the travel-related fatigue Wimbledon may be experiencing.

Doncaster’s away form is another key factor in this matchup. They are unbeaten in their last nine away games across all competitions, with their last away defeat coming in early September. Over their last six away league matches, they’ve recorded four wins and two draws, showcasing their ability to grind out results on the road.

Meanwhile, Wimbledon’s recent home form has faltered. After winning their opening five league home games, they’ve failed to win any of their last four home league matches and are winless in their last six home games across all competitions. Notably, four of their five home wins came against teams currently ranked 16th or lower in the league. The only outlier was a derby victory over MK Dons during their opponent’s poor early-season form. Against stronger sides, Wimbledon’s home performances have struggled to match expectations, raising questions about their ability to justify being favourites here.

Considering Doncaster’s unbeaten away streak, Wimbledon’s struggles against tougher opposition, and their recent travel schedule, taking Doncaster on the positive Asian Handicap line at +0.25 offers strong value. This looks to be a tightly contested game, and Doncaster have both the form and rest advantage to avoid defeat.