MK Dons vs Crawley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026
League Two Betting Preview: MK Dons vs Crawley
MK Dons square off against Crawley at Stadium MK, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 17 February.
Our opinion is that MK Dons will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -154 that they beat Crawley. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.
Milton Keynes Dons last league game was a 1-0 victory over Newport County at Stadium MK. That means it’s now been three League Two home wins on the spin.
Crawley Town have lost their previous three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Crawley have avoided defeat against MK Dons in the past three games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Broadfield Stadium. The 6 previous H2H meetings have involved three Crawley wins, one draw and two MK Dons victories.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MK Dons |
41 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 76 | 41 | 35 | 76:41 | 75 |
| 20 | Crawley |
41 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 40 | 60 | -20 | 40:60 | 37 |
Confirmed Lineups
MK Dons confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Marvin Ekpiteta, Curtis Nelson, Luke Offord, Gethin Jones, Jay Matete, Liam Kelly, Alex Gilbey, Jon Mellish, Ben Wiles, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.
Crawley confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Chapman (GK), Charlie Barker, Geraldo Bajrami, Josh Flint, Kellan Gordon, Jay Williams, Justin Ferizaj, Lewis Richards, Ronan Darcy, Klaidi Lolos, Danilo Orsi.
MK Dons vs Crawley Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for MK Dons vs Crawley with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Match Prediction
We believe there’s a strong case for siding with MK Dons. That’s because we think they could prove too strong in this League Two encounter and odds of -154 are highly 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 League Two stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key MK Dons vs Crawley league stats:
According to the latest odds, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
If you’re expecting a win for MK Dons, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
MK Dons can be backed at +750 to triumph by a 3-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are MK Dons to win, more than two goals to be registered and BTTS Yes.
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MK Dons vs Crawley 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 favourites are 64% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Milton Keynes Dons being priced at -179 to come away with a victory in this League Two encounter. Crawley Town are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +400.
MK Dons are available at -111 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against Crawley triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -154.
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MK Dons are unbeaten in the last ten games at Stadium MK. Paul Warne's team have racked up six wins and four draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
Crawley have finished with seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
When the sides last met at Stadium MK, Crawley beat MK Dons 5-1. MK Dons have won two of the past 3 H2H games at Stadium MK, with Crawley picking up one win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MK Dons Home Stats |
6-4-0 | 2.60 | 1.80 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | |
Crawley Away Stats |
1-2-7 | 2.60 | 0.80 | 1.80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
MK Dons League Stats
Crawley League Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for MK Dons this season are Callum Paterson (14), Alex Gilbey (8), Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (7)
- Top Assistors for MK Dons this season are Callum Paterson (8), Liam Kelly (5), Alex Gilbey (3)
MK Dons vs Crawley Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the MK Dons vs Crawley team news before wagering. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League Two lineups and injury news right here.
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
Crawley Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
Crawley Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
MK Dons Substitutes
- 7Daniel Crowley
- 9Scott Hogan
- 14Joe Tomlinson
- 16Aaron Nemane
- 17Jonathan Leko
- 24C. Lemonheigh-Evans
- 27Connal Trueman
Crawley Substitutes
- 7Harry Forster
- 16Johnny Russell
- 19Dion Pereira
- 22Ade Adeyemo
- 31A. Joseph Odimayo
- 38Tobi Adeyemo
Previous MK Dons Lineups
Previous Crawley Lineups
MK Dons Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paul Warne
Crawley Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 41 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 65:40 | 80 |
| 2 | MK Dons | 41 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 76:41 | 75 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 40 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 57:30 | 73 |
| 4 | Notts County | 41 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 68:44 | 73 |
| 5 | Salford | 41 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 57:49 | 73 |
| 6 | Swindon | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 65:47 | 71 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 40 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 62:52 | 65 |
| 8 | Oldham | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 51:34 | 64 |
| 9 | Crewe | 41 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 60:50 | 63 |
| 10 | Grimsby | 39 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 57:43 | 62 |
| 11 | Walsall | 41 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 51:44 | 62 |
| 12 | Barnet | 41 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 52:45 | 61 |
| 13 | Fleetwood | 41 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 49:48 | 55 |
| 14 | Colchester | 40 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 52:45 | 54 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 40:44 | 51 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 41 | 15 | 4 | 22 | 43:60 | 49 |
| 17 | Gillingham | 40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 46:60 | 46 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 41 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 38:64 | 44 |
| 19 | Cheltenham | 39 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 43:66 | 42 |
| 20 | Crawley | 41 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 40:60 | 37 |
| 21 | Tranmere | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 48:70 | 36 |
| 22 | Newport | 41 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 40:69 | 34 |
| 23 | Barrow | 40 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 38:64 | 33 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 41 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 32:61 | 33 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 35:13 | 45 |
| 2 | Bromley | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 36:19 | 44 |
| 3 | Salford | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 42 |
| 4 | Notts County | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 40:21 | 39 |
| 5 | MK Dons | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36:19 | 39 |
| 6 | Crewe | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 32:25 | 37 |
| 7 | Grimsby | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 34:20 | 35 |
| 8 | Swindon | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 33:22 | 35 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 33:22 | 34 |
| 10 | Oldham | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 25:15 | 34 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 30:27 | 31 |
| 12 | Accr. Stanley | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 23:22 | 31 |
| 13 | Bristol Rovers | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 24:27 | 31 |
| 14 | Colchester | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 30:21 | 30 |
| 15 | Barnet | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 29:25 | 30 |
| 16 | Walsall | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 23:24 | 29 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 19:25 | 29 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 25:32 | 25 |
| 19 | Cheltenham | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22:24 | 24 |
| 20 | Crawley | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 26:26 | 23 |
| 21 | Tranmere | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20:33 | 17 |
| 22 | Barrow | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13:26 | 16 |
| 23 | Newport | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19:34 | 16 |
| 24 | Harrogate | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12:33 | 12 |
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