Salford vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Mar 2026
League Two Betting Preview: Salford vs MK Dons
Sixth-placed Salford clash with second-placed MK Dons at Peninsula Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 28 March.
Take a chance that both Salford and MK Dons will be able to score, especially when you consider the attractive -149 that’s been chalked up. We think the BTTS Yes outcome has a good chance of happening.
Salford City have won their last three League Two home games. Most recently, they lost 1-0 away to Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons have won in back-to-back League Two road outings. In their previous league game, they were turned over 3-1 at home to Barnet at Stadium MK.
Head-to-Head Statistics
MK Dons beat Salford at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Stadium MK. In the past 5 meetings between the teams, MK Dons have won three and Salford two.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MK Dons |
46 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 86:45 | 86 |
| 4 | Salford |
46 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 61 | 51 | 10 | 61:51 | 81 |
Confirmed Lineups
Salford confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Matthew Young (GK), Oliver Turton, Brandon Cooper, Adebola Oluwo, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Josh Austerfield, Jorge Grant, Matt Butcher, Ryan Graydon, Daniel Udoh.
MK Dons confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Marvin Ekpiteta, Curtis Nelson, Luke Offord, Gethin Jones, Liam Kelly, Daniel Crowley, Jon Mellish, Ben Wiles, Alex Gilbey, Aaron Collins.
Salford vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the top Salford vs MK Dons betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.
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 -149 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the League Two team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
Key Salford vs MK Dons league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +440 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Bet Builder Tips
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Salford 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 draw is available at +225 if you believe that this League Two clash will finish level, with Milton Keynes Dons at +143 and Salford City chalked up at +170 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.
MK Dons are available at odds of +104 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Salford to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.
The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -149.
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Salford have racked up three consecutive victories at Peninsula Stadium. The Manchester club have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
MK Dons haven’t lost any of their past seven away games. Paul Warne's team have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Salford won 1-0 when they last played MK Dons at Peninsula Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salford Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.20 | 1.30 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
MK Dons Away Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.40 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 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
Salford League Stats
MK Dons League Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Salford this season are Ryan Graydon (10), Daniel Udoh (8), Kelly N'Mai (5)
- Top Assistors for Salford this season are Ryan Graydon (7), Daniel Udoh (6), Kelly N'Mai (4)
Salford vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Salford vs MK Dons team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League Two lineups plus current injury reports.
Salford Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Salford Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Salford Substitutes
- 9Cole Stockton
- 16Fabio Borini
- 24Alfie Dorrington
- 25P. Ehibhatiomhan
- 27Nicolas Siri
- 33Mark Howard
- 34Ruben Butt
MK Dons Substitutes
- 9Scott Hogan
- 11N. Mendez-Laing
- 14Joe Tomlinson
- 16Aaron Nemane
- 27Connal Trueman
- 29R. Hepburn-Murphy
- 32Jack Sanders
Previous Salford Lineups
Previous MK Dons Lineups
Salford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Karl Robinson
MK Dons Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | 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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