Barrow vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Barrow vs MK Dons

Barrow host MK Dons in this League Two match at SO Legal Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that Barrow and MK Dons could fall short of this total and the price of -143 looks a value one.

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Barrow were beaten last game and this was on their travels at SMH Group Stadium. Chesterfield claimed a 1-0 win.

Milton Keynes Dons drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Oldham Athletic at Stadium MK.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barrow have three successive wins against MK Dons. In their last clash, Barrow travelled to Stadium MK and landed a 3-0 victory. The previous 4 H2H games have featured three Barrow victories and one draw.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	MK Dons	17	8	5	4	33	19	14	33:19	29
17	Barrow	17	5	4	8	16	21	-5	16:21	19

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Confirmed Lineups

Barrow confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Wyll Stanway (GK), Sam Foley, Niall Canavan, Charlie Raglan, Ben Jackson, Scott Smith, Regan Booty, Elliot Newby, Tom Barkhuizen, Rekeem Harper, Innes Cameron.

MK Dons confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Gethin Jones, Luke Offord, Jack Sanders, Joe Tomlinson, Kane Thompson-Sommers, Liam Kelly, Alex Gilbey, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Callum Paterson, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.

Barrow vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Barrow vs MK Dons with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We could be set for a low-scoring League Two encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -143, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

We study the League Two form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Barrow vs MK Dons league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Barrow games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Barrow games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Barrow games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 MK Dons games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 MK Dons games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 MK Dons games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barrow 1 - 1 MK Dons

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +510 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Barrow vs MK Dons Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Barrow are currently available at +150 with the bookmakers to defeat Milton Keynes Dons, with the latter priced at odds of +165. If you’re siding with the draw in this League Two clash, then it can be backed at +235.

A win for Barrow would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get +110 that they overcome MK Dons going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+235

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+112

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-385

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Barrow have not tasted defeat at SO Legal Stadium in four straight matches. Andrew Whing's team have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

MK Dons have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent SO Legal Stadium meeting saw Barrow claim a 2-1 win over MK Dons.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barrow Home Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	4	6
MK Dons Away Stats		2-3-5	1.90	0.50	1.40	3	7	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Barrow vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

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