Newport vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Newport vs MK Dons

Newport host MK Dons in this League Two match at Rodney Parade, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Under 2.5 Goals Looks Value

The latest numbers informs us that odds of -109 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like an attractive bet for the Newport v MK Dons contest. This Total Goals market wager could end up triggering a payout.

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Goalless Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

Newport County were defeated last time out. Rodney Parade saw them beaten at home to Salford City by a 1-0 scoreline.

Milton Keynes Dons played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Broadfield Stadium, with Crawley Town the opponents.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stadium MK played host to the most recent head-to-head when home side MK Dons drew 0-0 with Newport. The previous 6 H2H meetings have ended in three MK Dons victories, two draws and one Newport win.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	MK Dons	4	2	2	0	8	1	7	8:1	8
16	Newport	4	1	1	2	4	5	-1	4:5	4

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Newport vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Newport vs MK Dons betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

The teams might play out a low-scoring League Two clash, with Under 2.5 looking like the best selection. We can head to the betting sites and secure odds of -109 for this pick.

The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Newport vs MK Dons league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Newport games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Newport games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Newport games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 MK Dons games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 MK Dons games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 MK Dons games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 52.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Newport 0 - 1 MK Dons

There could be merit in backing MK Dons to win 1-0. Odds of +575 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Newport 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.

MK Dons Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The favourites are 63% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Milton Keynes Dons being priced at -167 to come away with a victory in this League Two encounter. Newport County are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +380.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back MK Dons -0.75 against Newport at -139. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+380

X

+310

2

-167

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+130

2

+117

Double Chance

1X

+114

12

-556

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+245

2

-417

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-104

2 Hcp -0.75

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-116

Newport Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home

Newport haven’t triumphed in eight straight games at Rodney Parade. David Hughes' side have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

MK Dons haven’t lost any of their past four away games. The Dons have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Newport enjoyed a 6-3 winning scoreline when last meeting MK Dons at Rodney Parade. In the past 3 H2H games at Rodney Parade, we have seen one Newport win, one MK Dons victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Newport Home Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.90	1.30	3	7	4	6
MK Dons Away Stats		3-3-4	1.90	0.70	1.20	3	7	2	8

• 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

Newport vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Newport vs MK Dons team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two and the newest injury information.

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