Carlisle vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Mar 2025


Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence
If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -138 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Carlisle vs MK Dons will produce too many fireworks.
MK Dons Beat Carlisle in their Last H2H Battle
Carlisle United were victorious last time out. They secured a 2-1 home win against Bromley at Brunton Park.
Milton Keynes Dons won their previous game. It was on the road where Cheltenham Town were beaten 1-0 at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
MK Dons overcame Carlisle in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-0 home triumph at Stadium MK.
Confirmed Lineups
Carlisle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Breeze (GK), Archie Davies, Sam Lavelle, Terell Thomas, Cameron Harper, Josh Vela, Callum Whelan, Kadeem Harris, Stephen Wearne, Jordan Jones, Matthew Dennis.
MK Dons confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Connal Trueman (GK), Luke Offord, Jack Sanders, Laurence Maguire, Aaron Nemane, Joe Tomlinson, Daniel Crowley, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Joe White, Alex Gilbey, Danilo Orsi.
Carlisle vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips
We anticipate a low goal count when it comes to this League Two encounter. The betting sites provide the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -138 looks really attractive.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Carlisle vs MK Dons league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
The betting sites are estimating that there is a 57.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for Carlisle to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +650. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Carlisle vs MK Dons Odds
If you want to back Milton Keynes Dons to land an away League Two win, then the bookies have priced them up at +187.5. Carlisle United are available at betting odds of +137.5 and the draw is +230.
A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.
Should you want to back Carlisle United to win this League Two match, then there is -138 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Milton Keynes Dons chalked at -100.









- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Carlisle this season are Sam Lavelle (4), Luke Armstrong (3), Charlie Wyke (2)
- Top Assistors for Carlisle this season are Cameron Harper (3), Elliot Embleton (2), Harrison Biggins (2)
Carlisle vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Carlisle vs MK Dons team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League Two squads.
Carlisle Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Carlisle Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Carlisle Substitutes
- 1Harry Lewis
- 8Callum Guy
- 9Georgie Kelly
- 18Jack Ellis
- 37Joe Bevan
- 44Elliot Embleton
- 45Sean Fusire
MK Dons Substitutes
- 7Jonathan Leko
- 10Liam Kelly
- 15Craig MacGillivray
- 18Tommi O'Reilly
- 34Callum Tripp
- 35Charlie Waller
- 38Keon Lewis-Burgess
Previous Carlisle Lineups
Previous MK Dons Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
2 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
3 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
4 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
5 | Harrogate | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
6 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
7 | Chesterfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
8 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
9 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
10 | Tranmere | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
11 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
12 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | Newport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
14 | Bromley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
15 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
16 | Oldham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
17 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
18 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
19 | Barrow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
20 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
21 | Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
22 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
23 | Barnet | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
24 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
2 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
3 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
4 | Chesterfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
5 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
6 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
7 | Newport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
8 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
9 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
10 | Crewe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Fleetwood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Harrogate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Gillingham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Notts County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Tranmere | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Oldham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Swindon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Barrow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Cheltenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Crawley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
23 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
24 | Barnet | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |

















