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League Two: Milton Keynes Dons vs Mansfield – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Milton Keynes Dons and Mansfield who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Only three rounds remain of League Two season, and both Milton Keynes Dons and Mansfield look to bolster their account at Stadium MK this coming Saturday.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Mansfield claimed 76 points from 42 rounds, while Milton Keynes Dons amassed 74 points. They now rank as number 4 in the League Two standings.

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Team form: Milton Keynes Dons vs Mansfield

Milton Keynes Dons Form

Milton Keynes Dons are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Walsall 5-0, and then drawing 3-3 with Notts Co.. They were back as winners when they defeated Forest Green 0-2. Milton Keynes Dons have been in potent form at Stadium MK, winning no less than five of the past six League Two matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 17 goals while letting in four.

Mansfield Form

Mansfield suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Wrexham in a 2-0 defeat. Crawley also proved too hard to handle as they won 1-4, before Mansfield were able to strike back in a 1-0 win against Forest Green. Mansfield won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored 12 goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting stats and facts for Milton Keynes Dons and Mansfield

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Milton Keynes Dons and Mansfield. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Milton Keynes Dons have scored in 28 of the last 30 home matches in the League Two
  • Milton Keynes Dons have scored in 22 of the last 24 home matches
  • Milton Keynes Dons have not lost 15 of the last 16 home matches in the League Two
  • Milton Keynes Dons have not lost 16 of the last 18 home matches
  • Milton Keynes Dons have won the last 4 home matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
  • Mansfield have scored in 34 of the last 36 away matches
  • Mansfield have scored in 31 of the last 33 away matches in the League Two
  • Mansfield have scored in 27 of the last 29 matches in the League Two
  • Mansfield have scored in 25 of the last 27 matches
  • In 9 of the last 11 matches Mansfield played, both teams scored

Players in form: Milton Keynes Dons vs Mansfield

It has been a superb season for Max Dean so far as he managed to score impressive 13 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target four times in his last six games, and Milton Keynes Dons rely on his abilities against Mansfield. Siding with him to find the back of the net on Saturday seems like a decent punt.

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Full-time result

Milton Keynes Dons claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Mansfield won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing four in this series of matches. Milton Keynes Dons are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Milton Keynes Dons have not lost to Mansfield in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Milton Keynes Dons scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Mansfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Mansfield managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Milton Keynes Dons have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Mansfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Milton Keynes Dons’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Mansfield, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches.

Betting prediction: Milton Keynes Dons vs Mansfield

To sum up, the upcoming match between Milton Keynes Dons and Mansfield seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

Milton Keynes Dons vs Mansfield: Who wins the game?

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