Grimsby vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
League Two Betting Preview: Grimsby vs MK Dons
Grimsby host second-placed MK Dons at Blundell Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 31 January.
Grimsby and MK Dons might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Total Goals selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -132.
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Grimsby Town have triumphed in their last five games. The latest of these was on their travels where Colchester United were turned over 1-0 at JobServe Community Stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against Bristol Rovers at Stadium MK made it three consecutive victories.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Grimsby triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 3-2 away victory when playing MK Dons at Stadium MK. In the previous 6 H2H matches, we’ve seen three Grimsby victories, one MK Dons win and two draws.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MK Dons |
28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 54:29 | 50 |
| 9 | Grimsby |
27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 39:30 | 43 |
Grimsby vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our best Grimsby vs MK Dons picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
We think the odds of -132 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this League Two game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key League Two stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key Grimsby vs MK Dons league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 56.8% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Grimsby. You can secure odds of +575 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got no more than two goals to be registered, Grimsby on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 as well as BTTS No.
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Grimsby vs MK Dons Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Grimsby Town are +155 to land a League Two victory, while Milton Keynes Dons are +163 to win. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the clash will end all square.
Grimsby are +112 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat MK Dons.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -141.
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Grimsby have won each of their last three games at Blundell Park. The Mariners have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
MK Dons have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
MK Dons overcame Grimsby 3-1 when the sides last met at Blundell Park. The past 3 H2H games at Blundell Park have seen two Grimsby victories and just one triumph for MK Dons.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
MK Dons Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.20 | 2.00 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Grimsby League Stats
MK Dons League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Grimsby this season are Jaze Kabia (7), Charles Vernam (6), Kieran Green (6)
- Top Assistors for Grimsby this season are Charles Vernam (7), Darragh Burns (2), Jamie Walker (2)
Grimsby vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News
The latest Grimsby vs MK Dons team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed League Two lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Grimsby Lineups
Previous MK Dons Lineups
Grimsby Player Stats & Squad
Manager: David Artell
MK Dons Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 48:30 | 56 |
| 2 | MK Dons | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 54:29 | 50 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 35:22 | 50 |
| 4 | Salford | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 39:34 | 49 |
| 5 | Notts County | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 41:28 | 48 |
| 6 | Walsall | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 35:24 | 48 |
| 7 | Swindon | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 43:33 | 46 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 44:37 | 44 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 39:30 | 43 |
| 10 | Colchester | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 41:30 | 42 |
| 11 | Barnet | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 36:29 | 41 |
| 12 | Crewe | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 44:37 | 40 |
| 13 | Gillingham | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 37:30 | 38 |
| 14 | Accr. Stanley | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 31:29 | 37 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 36:35 | 37 |
| 16 | Oldham | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 28:23 | 35 |
| 17 | Tranmere | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 42:47 | 32 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 27 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 26:45 | 30 |
| 19 | Barrow | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:39 | 24 |
| 20 | Crawley | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 30:47 | 23 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23:47 | 22 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 21:47 | 21 |
| 23 | Newport | 27 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 29:51 | 20 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 20:46 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 23:9 | 33 |
| 2 | Bromley | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30:16 | 32 |
| 3 | MK Dons | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:15 | 28 |
| 4 | Notts County | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25:14 | 27 |
| 5 | Salford | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21:17 | 27 |
| 6 | Crewe | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:19 | 25 |
| 7 | Swindon | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21:15 | 24 |
| 8 | Walsall | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17:13 | 24 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 10 | Colchester | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22:15 | 22 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:19 | 22 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 19:14 | 21 |
| 13 | Barnet | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 22:18 | 21 |
| 14 | Accr. Stanley | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:12 | 21 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 16 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 14:16 | 19 |
| 17 | Oldham | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 15:11 | 18 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11:15 | 16 |
| 19 | Crawley | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8:22 | 10 |
| 22 | Barrow | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10:21 | 9 |
| 23 | Newport | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14:26 | 9 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9:27 | 7 |
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