Shrewsbury vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025
League Two Betting Preview: Shrewsbury vs MK Dons
Shrewsbury host MK Dons in this League Two meeting at The Croud Meadow, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market for the clash between Shrewsbury and MK Dons. We can land odds of -143 when it comes to this wager.
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Shrewsbury Town were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Harrogate Town at EnviroVent Stadium.
Milton Keynes Dons lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Accrington Stanley by a 2-1 scoreline at Stadium MK.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Shrewsbury have claimed victories in the last two encounters against MK Dons. Travelling to Stadium MK, a 1-0 win was achieved following a 2-1 home victory at The Croud Meadow. We’ve seen the past 8 H2H games involve four Shrewsbury wins. There have also been two draws and two MK Dons victories.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | MK Dons |
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 31:17 | 28 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury |
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 14:25 | 16 |
Confirmed Lineups
Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Will Brook (GK), Luca Hoole, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Tom Sang, Taylor Perry, Tommy McDermott, Sam Clucas, Ismeal Kabia, Bradley Ihionvien, John Marquis.
MK Dons confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Callum Paterson, Marvin Ekpiteta, Laurence Maguire, Aaron Nemane, William Collar, Daniel Crowley, Alex Gilbey, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Scott Hogan.
Shrewsbury vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Shrewsbury vs MK Dons betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
The two teams aren’t expected to deliver on the goals front and that means we will bet Under 2.5. This League Two pick could be a sensible play and that’s particularly the case on the basis that odds of -143 are available.
The League Two experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
Key Shrewsbury vs MK Dons league stats:
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves MK Dons to win 1-0. The odds of +430 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including less than three goals to be registered, MK Dons to come out on top and one or both teams drawing a blank.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Shrewsbury 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.
The draw is currently trading at +225 if you think this League Two encounter will end all square, while Milton Keynes Dons have betting odds of +140 and Shrewsbury Town are +175 to land a victory of their own.
If MK Dons only draw with Shrewsbury, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +105 if they’re able to land a victory.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
If you’re betting on League Two matches, we recommend heading to the top football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.
Shrewsbury have not triumphed at The Croud Meadow in ten straight matches. The Shrews have finished with seven defeats and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
MK Dons haven’t been beaten in six straight games away from home. Paul Warne's side have four victories, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Shrewsbury overcame MK Dons 2-1 when the sides last met at The Croud Meadow. We’ve seen Shrewsbury claim three wins in the past 4 H2H meetings at The Croud Meadow, with one draw also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shrewsbury Home Stats |
0-3-7 | 1.70 | 0.30 | 1.40 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
MK Dons Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 3 | 7 | 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
- League One: 24/01 2023 MK Dons 0 Shrewsbury 1
- League One: 08/10 2022 Shrewsbury 2 MK Dons 1
- League One: 02/04 2022 MK Dons 2 Shrewsbury 0
- League One: 16/10 2021 Shrewsbury 1 MK Dons 0
- League One: 23/02 2021 Shrewsbury 4 MK Dons 2
- League One: 24/11 2020 MK Dons 2 Shrewsbury 2
- League One: 08/02 2020 Shrewsbury 1 MK Dons 1
- League One: 10/08 2019 MK Dons 1 Shrewsbury 0
Shrewsbury League Stats
MK Dons League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Shrewsbury this season are Sam Clucas (2), Bradley Ihionvien (1), Callum Stewart (1)
- Top Assistors for Shrewsbury this season are Isaac England (1), Sam Stubbs (1), Tommy McDermott (1)
Shrewsbury vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News
Always review the Shrewsbury vs MK Dons team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two along with up-to-date injury news.
Shrewsbury Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
Shrewsbury Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
MK Dons Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1
Shrewsbury Substitutes
- 1Elyh Harrison
- 8Harrison Biggins
- 9George Lloyd
- 11Anthony Scully
- 15Chuks Aneke
- 22Aristote Nsiala
- 38Isaac England
MK Dons Substitutes
- 6Liam Kelly
- 17Jonathan Leko
- 20K. Thompson-Sommers
- 27Connal Trueman
- 34Callum Tripp
- 40Revin Domi
- 49Chase Medwynter
Previous Shrewsbury Lineups
Previous MK Dons Lineups
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swindon | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 27:21 | 30 |
| 2 | Walsall | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 23:17 | 29 |
| 3 | MK Dons | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31:17 | 28 |
| 4 | Notts County | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28:17 | 28 |
| 5 | Bromley | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 25:19 | 27 |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 28:24 | 27 |
| 7 | Gillingham | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 22:16 | 26 |
| 8 | Crewe | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23:19 | 26 |
| 9 | Salford | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 20:20 | 26 |
| 10 | Grimsby | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 29:21 | 25 |
| 11 | Barnet | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20:17 | 23 |
| 12 | Cambridge | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16:15 | 23 |
| 13 | Fleetwood | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23:23 | 23 |
| 14 | Colchester | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 23:20 | 21 |
| 15 | Oldham | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 13:12 | 20 |
| 16 | Tranmere | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 26:24 | 19 |
| 17 | Barrow | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16:19 | 19 |
| 18 | Accr. Stanley | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:21 | 17 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15:29 | 17 |
| 20 | Crawley | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18:25 | 16 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14:25 | 16 |
| 22 | Harrogate | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 16:25 | 15 |
| 23 | Cheltenham | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 13:30 | 14 |
| 24 | Newport | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 16:28 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notts County | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18:7 | 17 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 17 |
| 3 | Swindon | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 17 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17:9 | 16 |
| 5 | Bromley | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17:11 | 16 |
| 6 | Fleetwood | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15:13 | 15 |
| 7 | Crewe | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12:10 | 15 |
| 8 | Walsall | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 9 | Gillingham | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 14 |
| 10 | Salford | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 14 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:7 | 13 |
| 12 | MK Dons | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16:9 | 13 |
| 13 | Accr. Stanley | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:8 | 12 |
| 14 | Crawley | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 11 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6:7 | 11 |
| 16 | Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 10 |
| 18 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 9 |
| 19 | Barrow | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:11 | 9 |
| 20 | Cheltenham | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6:10 | 9 |
| 21 | Barnet | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 22 | Oldham | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:12 | 7 |
| 24 | Newport | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7:17 | 1 |
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