Milton Keynes Dons FC
Football England - EFL League Two Stadium MK Sun 4 Jan 07:00
Chesterfield FC
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League Two Betting Preview: MK Dons vs Chesterfield

MK Dons clash with Chesterfield at Stadium MK, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 4 January.

We’re Not Expecting the Net to Bulge Regularly

We have forecasted a low goal tally when MK Dons tackle Chesterfield. On this basis, we’ll secure a juicy price of -115 for Under 2.5 when it comes to betting on the Total Goals market.

1-1 Draw in Most Recent H2H

Milton Keynes Dons were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Colchester United at JobServe Community Stadium.

Chesterfield played Oldham Athletic away at Boundary Park in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

MK Dons are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Chesterfield, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at SMH Group Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two MK Dons wins and one draw.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 MK Dons logo MK Dons 46 24 14 8 86 45 41 86:45 86
6 Chesterfield logo Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71 56 15 71:56 79
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Confirmed Lineups

MK Dons confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Gethin Jones, Jack Sanders, Luke Offord, Aaron Nemane, Daniel Crowley, Liam Kelly, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Jon Mellish, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Callum Paterson.

Chesterfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zachary Hemming (GK), Sam Curtis, Janoi Donacien, Sil Swinkels, Adam Lewis, Ryan Stirk, Sammy Braybrooke, Liam Mandeville, Ronan Darcy, James Berry, Lee Bonis.

MK Dons vs Chesterfield Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert MK Dons vs Chesterfield betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’re not expecting these teams to score any more than two goals between them in this League Two game. On this basis, we’ll bet on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently priced at odds of -115.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of League Two stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key MK Dons vs Chesterfield league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 MK Dons games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 MK Dons games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Chesterfield games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Chesterfield games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Chesterfield games.
Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

MK Dons MK Dons logo 1 - 1 Chesterfield logo Chesterfield

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +460. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -115
Asian Handicap Chesterfield +0.5 -110
Both Team To Score Yes -135

Our same-game multi selections include no more than two goals to be registered, Chesterfield to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap and also Both Teams to Score.

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MK Dons vs Chesterfield 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.

MK Dons Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Milton Keynes Dons are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League Two encounter. The -122 for them coming out on top suggests a 55% probability based on their latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Chesterfield, you will find +295 about this outsider.

MK Dons are -130 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Chesterfield +0.5 at -110, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -135.

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Can MK Dons Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Stats: League Two matches only
MK Dons are unbeaten in the last eight games at Stadium MK. The Dons have secured six wins, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Chesterfield haven’t lost any of their past six away games. The Derbyshire team have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

MK Dons beat Chesterfield 3-0 when the teams last met at Stadium MK.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
MK Dons logo MK Dons Home Stats 6-2-2 3.10 1.90 1.20 6 4 8 2
Chesterfield logo Chesterfield Away Stats 3-5-2 3.00 1.40 1.60 4 6 7 3
  • 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
Team Stats
MK Dons logo MK Dons League Stats
Chesterfield logo Chesterfield League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

MK Dons vs Chesterfield Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the MK Dons vs Chesterfield team news beforehand. Get the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Chesterfield Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Craig MacGillivray
2 Gethin Jones 32 Jack Sanders 15 Luke Offord
16 Aaron Nemane 7 Daniel Crowley 6 Liam Kelly 24 C. Lemonheigh-Evans 22 Jon Mellish
29 R. Hepburn-Murphy 13 Callum Paterson
1 Zachary Hemming
29 Sam Curtis 44 Janoi Donacien 26 Sil Swinkels 3 Adam Lewis
8 Ryan Stirk 36 Sammy Braybrooke
7 Liam Mandeville 27 Ronan Darcy 28 James Berry
10 Lee Bonis

Chesterfield Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

MK Dons Substitutes

  • 9Scott Hogan
  • 10Aaron Collins
  • 17Jonathan Leko
  • 20K. Thompson-Sommers
  • 27Connal Trueman
  • 34Callum Tripp
  • 46Jack Burke

Chesterfield Substitutes

  • 4Tom Naylor
  • 9Will Grigg
  • 11Dylan Duffy
  • 13John Fleck
  • 20V. Daley-Campbell
  • 23Ryan Boot
  • 45Freddie Ladapo

Previous MK Dons Lineups

01 Jan League Two
Colchester 1-0 MK Dons
29 Dec League Two
MK Dons 1-1 Notts County
26 Dec League Two
MK Dons 1-0 Swindon
20 Dec League Two
Harrogate 0-4 MK Dons
13 Dec League Two
MK Dons 1-1 Cambridge
09 Dec League Two
Notts County 3-2 MK Dons

Previous Chesterfield Lineups

01 Jan League Two
Oldham 1-1 Chesterfield
29 Dec League Two
Chesterfield 0-1 Cambridge
26 Dec League Two
Chesterfield 2-0 Notts County
20 Dec League Two
Shrewsbury 0-1 Chesterfield
13 Dec League Two
Chesterfield 3-1 Barnet
09 Dec League Two
Cambridge 1-1 Chesterfield
Team Squads

MK Dons Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Warne

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alex Gilbey 8 M 23 2065 23 0 8 3 5 0
Luke Offord 15 D 23 2010 23 0 1 1 6 1
Craig MacGillivray 1 G 23 2003 23 0 0 0 0 0
Liam Kelly 6 M 24 1908 23 1 0 4 2 0
Callum Paterson 13 F 23 1808 20 3 7 7 4 0

Chesterfield Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Cook

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Zachary Hemming 1 G 24 2160 24 0 0 1 1 0
Kyle McFadzean 6 D 22 1979 22 1 2 0 6 1
Lewis Gordon 19 D 23 1884 22 1 1 1 2 0
Cheyenne Dunkley 22 D 21 1846 21 0 1 1 5 0
Tom Naylor 4 D 23 1718 19 4 3 1 7 0
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League Two Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bromley 46 24 15 7 71:46 87
2 MK Dons 46 24 14 8 86:45 86
3 Cambridge 46 22 16 8 66:33 82
4 Salford 46 25 6 15 61:51 81
5 Notts County 46 24 8 14 74:52 80
6 Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71:56 79
7 Grimsby 46 22 12 12 74:50 78
8 Barnet 46 21 13 12 70:53 76
9 Swindon 46 22 9 15 70:59 75
10 Oldham 46 18 14 14 60:44 68
11 Crewe 46 19 10 17 64:58 67
12 Colchester 46 18 12 16 62:49 66
13 Walsall 46 18 11 17 56:56 65
14 Bristol Rovers 46 19 5 22 56:65 62
15 Fleetwood 46 15 16 15 57:58 61
16 Accr. Stanley 46 14 11 21 47:58 53
17 Gillingham 46 13 14 19 53:72 53
18 Cheltenham 46 14 10 22 53:79 52
19 Shrewsbury 46 13 10 23 42:69 49
20 Newport 46 12 7 27 48:77 43
21 Tranmere 46 10 11 25 54:79 41
22 Crawley 46 8 16 22 44:68 40
23 Harrogate 46 10 9 27 39:68 39
24 Barrow 46 9 9 28 45:78 36
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cambridge 23 15 6 2 43:15 51
2 Bromley 23 14 9 0 41:21 51
3 Salford 23 14 4 5 34:24 46
4 MK Dons 23 13 6 4 41:20 45
5 Notts County 23 13 4 6 45:25 43
6 Grimsby 23 12 5 6 41:22 41
7 Chesterfield 23 11 8 4 38:24 41
8 Crewe 23 12 5 6 34:28 41
9 Swindon 23 11 6 6 38:27 39
10 Oldham 23 10 8 5 30:18 38
11 Bristol Rovers 23 12 1 10 31:28 37
12 Colchester 23 10 6 7 35:23 36
13 Barnet 23 10 6 7 38:29 36
14 Fleetwood 23 8 9 6 34:34 33
15 Shrewsbury 23 9 6 8 22:27 33
16 Accr. Stanley 23 9 5 9 27:27 32
17 Cheltenham 23 9 4 10 28:33 31
18 Gillingham 23 8 7 8 29:36 31
19 Walsall 23 8 5 10 23:30 29
20 Crawley 23 5 10 8 26:28 25
21 Newport 23 6 4 13 24:37 22
22 Barrow 23 5 4 14 18:34 19
23 Tranmere 23 4 6 13 22:37 18
24 Harrogate 23 4 3 16 16:38 15

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