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League One: Milton Keynes Dons vs Peterborough – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One round 6 match between Milton Keynes Dons and Peterborough and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Peterborough come to Stadium MK for the League One match this coming Saturday, Milton Keynes Dons will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Placed 19th in the table Milton Keynes Dons have amassed four points after five matches. On four points, Peterborough rank 20th with five matches played this season.

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Team form: Milton Keynes Dons vs Peterborough

Milton Keynes Dons Form

Milton Keynes Dons are without a win from their previous three outings, as Leicester managed a draw, before they lost 3-1 against Wigan. Their latest match ended in a 3-3 draw with Wycombe. Milton Keynes Dons didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six League One games at the Stadium MK. They have a record of five draws and one defeats, in which they conceded nine and scored eight goals.

Peterborough Form

Peterborough only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 4-0 defeat against Blackpool. Then a 0-0 draw with Stevenage followed, before Sheffield Wednesday claimed a 1-2 victory. Peterborough didn’t manage a single away win in their last six League One matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 15 and scored four goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Milton Keynes Dons and Peterborough

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Milton Keynes Dons and Peterborough played across all tournaments.

  • In 12 of the last 14 Milton Keynes Dons home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Milton Keynes Dons home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Milton Keynes Dons home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Peterborough have lost 8 of the last 10 away matches in the League One while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Peterborough have lost 5 of the last 7 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Peterborough have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches in the League One and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Peterborough away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Peterborough away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players in form: Milton Keynes Dons vs Peterborough

Ben Woods shows decent form right now for Peterborough, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Milton Keynes Dons, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Aaron Collins also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

Milton Keynes Dons claimed five wins, drew four and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Peterborough won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away. Peterborough have not lost to Milton Keynes Dons in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Milton Keynes Dons scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Curiously, Peterborough only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Milton Keynes Dons managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Peterborough were first on target in three of their last 10 outings. Peterborough have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Milton Keynes Dons when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Milton Keynes Dons saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Peterborough, who managed to score one time in those matches.