Colchester vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs MK Dons

Colchester take on MK Dons at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.

The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -133 that’s available. We expect Colchester and MK Dons to both find the net.

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Colchester United faced Gillingham away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at MEMS Priestfield.

Milton Keynes Dons drew 1-1 against Notts County in their previous game. This was on home soil at Stadium MK.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was MK Dons who were victorious when last facing Colchester. At JobServe Community Stadium, a 3-2 FA Cup away victory was recorded. There have been three victories apiece when it has come to the past 6 H2H matches.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	MK Dons	23	11	7	5	44	25	19	44:25	40
10	Colchester	23	8	9	6	37	28	9	37:28	33

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Colchester vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Colchester vs MK Dons betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this League Two showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -133 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of League Two insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Colchester vs MK Dons league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Colchester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Colchester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Colchester games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 MK Dons games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 MK Dons games on the road.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Colchester 1 - 1 MK Dons

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +410. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

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.

Milton Keynes Dons are available at betting odds of +163 to beat Colchester United, with their opponents trading at +155 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +220 for this League Two encounter.

If you think that Colchester are able to beat MK Dons, then the +112 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -133 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+220

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+117

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-357

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-123

2

-115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

Colchester have avoided defeat in their last three matches at JobServe Community Stadium. Danny Cowley's side have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

MK Dons have four victories, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The previous JobServe Community Stadium encounter involved a 3-2 MK Dons win against Colchester. The previous 4 H2H games at JobServe Community Stadium have seen both teams achieve two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Colchester Home Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.90	1.30	4	6	6	4
MK Dons Away Stats		4-4-2	3.40	2.10	1.30	8	2	8	2

• 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

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Colchester vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

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