League Two: Milton Keynes Dons vs Walsall – Betting preview

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

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

Milton Keynes Dons are currently looking at 11 points on their account, having played five matches, leaving them two places off the current League Two leaders. Meanwhile, Walsall find themselves as number 7 in the League Two with nine points following five rounds.

Team form: Milton Keynes Dons vs Walsall

Milton Keynes Dons Form

Milton Keynes Dons are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Cheltenham 5-0, and then drawing 1-1 with Crawley. They were back as winners when they defeated Newport 1-2. Milton Keynes Dons only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Stadium MK in the League Two. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored seven and conceded seven goals.

Walsall Form

Two victories are what Walsall have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Barnet 1-2. This was followed by a 0-1 defeat against Grimsby, before winning again 1-0 against Salford City. Walsall managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored five while also conceding three times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Milton Keynes Dons and Walsall

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Milton Keynes Dons and Walsall. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Milton Keynes Dons vs Walsall

Connor Barrett shows decent form right now for Walsall, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Milton Keynes Dons, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Callum Paterson also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

Popular markets: Milton Keynes Dons vs Walsall

Full-time result

Milton Keynes Dons won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadium MK. They drew three and lost four as well, while Walsall won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three. Milton Keynes Dons are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Milton Keynes Dons have not lost to Walsall in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Milton Keynes Dons only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Walsall got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Milton Keynes Dons managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Walsall were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Milton Keynes Dons have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Walsall.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Milton Keynes Dons’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Walsall, who managed to score one time in those matches.