Colchester United FC
Football England - FA Cup JobServe Community Stadium Sat 1 Nov 11:00
Milton Keynes Dons FC
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

FA Cup Betting Preview: Colchester vs MK Dons

League Two clubs Colchester and MK Dons square off in this FA Cup match at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

MK Dons +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Colchester the aim at betting odds of -125.

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Colchester 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Colchester United drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 League Two scoreline was played out against Swindon Town at County Ground.

Milton Keynes Dons were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Copperjax Community Stadium. Bromley claimed a 2-1 League Two win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Colchester have won the last two head-to-heads against MK Dons. The most recent triumph saw them win 1-0 away at Stadium MK after a 2-0 home success at JobServe Community Stadium. In the previous 5 games involving the sides, Colchester have three victories and MK Dons two.

Colchester vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips

This Colchester vs MK Dons betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on MK Dons +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -125 for this FA Cup game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The FA Cup experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Colchester vs MK Dons FA Cup & league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by MK Dons in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by MK Dons in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colchester in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Colchester in 14 of their last 20 games.

MK Dons +0.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where MK Dons to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester Colchester logo 1 - 2 MK Dons logo MK Dons

MK Dons can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap MK Dons +0.25 -125
Both Team To Score Yes -163
Total Goals Over 2.5 -125

Try out our bet builder picks which include MK Dons to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, Yes on the BTTS market combined with at least three goals to be scored.

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Colchester 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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

With an approximate 43% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +130 betting odds for Colchester United triumphing in this FA Cup encounter. For those wanting to back Milton Keynes Dons, you will find +182 about this outsider.

Colchester can be backed at -150 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, MK Dons can be chanced at +110 on the same market.

You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -163.

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Team Stats

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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MK Dons logo MK Dons Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Colchester vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Colchester vs MK Dons without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed FA Cup lineups and the latest on injuries.

Previous Colchester Lineups

25 Oct League Two
Swindon 0-0 Colchester
18 Oct League Two
Colchester 3-1 Harrogate
11 Oct League Two
Grimsby 1-2 Colchester
04 Oct League Two
Colchester 6-2 Chesterfield
27 Sep League Two
Fleetwood 4-2 Colchester
20 Sep League Two
Colchester 1-1 Bristol Rovers

Previous MK Dons Lineups

25 Oct League Two
Bromley 2-1 MK Dons
18 Oct League Two
MK Dons 3-1 Crewe
11 Oct League Two
Bristol Rovers 0-4 MK Dons
04 Oct League Two
MK Dons 3-2 Gillingham
27 Sep League Two
Shrewsbury 1-2 MK Dons
20 Sep League Two
MK Dons 1-2 Accr. Stanley
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League Two 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Walsall 14 8 2 4 19:13 26
2 Swindon 14 8 2 4 24:19 26
3 Salford 14 8 1 5 20:18 25
4 MK Dons 14 7 3 4 27:15 24
5 Notts County 14 7 3 4 25:15 24
6 Grimsby 14 7 3 4 27:18 24
7 Chesterfield 14 6 5 3 24:21 23
8 Gillingham 14 6 4 4 19:14 22
9 Crewe 14 7 1 6 20:18 22
10 Fleetwood 14 6 4 4 21:20 22
11 Bromley 14 5 6 3 21:18 21
12 Barnet 14 6 3 5 18:15 21
13 Cambridge 14 6 3 5 16:15 21
14 Colchester 14 4 6 4 21:18 18
15 Barrow 14 5 3 6 13:15 18
16 Bristol Rovers 14 5 2 7 14:25 17
17 Tranmere 14 3 7 4 22:20 16
18 Oldham 14 3 7 4 12:12 16
19 Harrogate 14 4 2 8 15:23 14
20 Cheltenham 14 4 2 8 10:25 14
21 Accr. Stanley 14 3 4 7 13:17 13
22 Shrewsbury 14 3 4 7 12:22 13
23 Crawley 14 3 3 8 14:22 12
24 Newport 14 3 2 9 14:23 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Notts County 7 5 1 1 17:6 16
2 Cambridge 7 5 1 1 11:5 16
3 Chesterfield 7 4 3 0 14:6 15
4 Walsall 7 5 0 2 11:7 15
5 Swindon 7 4 2 1 12:8 14
6 Fleetwood 7 4 2 1 14:12 14
7 Grimsby 7 4 1 2 15:6 13
8 Bromley 7 3 4 0 15:10 13
9 Gillingham 7 4 1 2 9:5 13
10 Salford 7 4 1 2 11:10 13
11 Crewe 7 4 0 3 9:9 12
12 MK Dons 7 3 1 3 14:9 10
13 Bristol Rovers 7 3 1 3 6:11 10
14 Colchester 7 2 3 2 13:10 9
15 Accr. Stanley 7 2 3 2 9:7 9
16 Cheltenham 7 3 0 4 5:8 9
17 Crawley 7 2 2 3 10:8 8
18 Shrewsbury 7 2 2 3 5:7 8
19 Barrow 7 2 2 3 6:9 8
20 Tranmere 7 1 4 2 8:7 7
21 Barnet 7 2 1 4 8:9 7
22 Oldham 7 1 4 2 6:7 7
23 Harrogate 7 2 1 4 8:11 7
24 Newport 7 0 1 6 5:13 1