Wigan Athletic FC
Football England - EFL League One The Brick Community Stadium Wed 2 Sep 14:45
Milton Keynes Dons FC
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Wigan vs MK Dons Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -132

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Go For Under 2.5 for This Encounter

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Wigan and MK Dons might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -132.

Scroll down to view our Wigan vs MK Dons betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Wigan vs MK Dons Preview

Wigan host MK Dons at The Brick Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 2 September.

Wigan Athletic lost away in their last game, making it three consecutive losses. AFC Wimbledon won 1-0 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Milton Keynes Dons drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Leicester City at Stadium MK.

Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Wigan draw 1-1 away to MK Dons at Stadium MK. There have been two MK Dons victories, one Wigan win and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
16 MK Dons logo MK Dons 3 0 3 0 3 3 0 3:3 3
24 Wigan logo Wigan 3 0 0 3 2 6 -4 2:6 0
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Main Match Prediction

There’s a definite case for selecting Under 2.5 when it comes to this League One showdown. The sides could be set to contest an encounter with few goals and we’re looking to snap up the price of -132.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Wigan games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wigan games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Wigan games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 MK Dons games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 MK Dons games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 MK Dons games.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest League One stats.

Under 2.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There’s the chance to bet on the Result & Total Goals market if you’re looking for larger odds. With this wager, you are able to combine Under 2.5 with the team you think will win.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wigan Wigan logo 1 - 0 MK Dons logo MK Dons

Wigan can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dara Costelloe To Score +230 BetMGM logo

Dara Costelloe (Wigan) can be backed at +230 to be among the goals. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -132
Asian Handicap Wigan -0.25 +108
Anytime Goalscorer Dara Costelloe +230

Try out our bet builder picks which include Under 2.5 goals, Wigan on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 accompanied by Dara Costelloe (Wigan) to find the net at any time.

The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.

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Wigan 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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this League One encounter and you can get +148 that Wigan Athletic win and +170 that Milton Keynes Dons triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +220.

Wigan are available at odds of +108 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat MK Dons to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -141.

It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for League One matches. You simply need to visit the best betting apps and select from the various football options that are presented.

Akeel Higgins Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +215 available that Akeel Higgins finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +500.

Player Goals
Akeel Higgins (Wigan)
First
+500
Anytime
+215
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Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (MK Dons)
First
+525
Anytime
+225
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Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
First
+525
Anytime
+230
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Aaron Collins (MK Dons)
First
+525
Anytime
+235
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Last Ten Wigan Home Encounters Have Seen Six Wins

Stats: League matches only
Wigan have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

MK Dons have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. The Dons have managed five victories, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

MK Dons beat Wigan 2-1 when the teams last met at The Brick Community Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Wigan logo Wigan Home Stats 6-1-3 1.80 1.10 0.70 3 7 1 9
MK Dons logo MK Dons Away Stats 5-4-1 3.10 2.00 1.10 5 5 8 2
  • 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
Wigan logo Wigan League Stats
MK Dons logo MK Dons League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Wigan vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Wigan vs MK Dons team news before placing your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League One lineups and injury news right here.

Previous Wigan Lineups

30 Aug League One
Wimbledon 1-0 Wigan
22 Aug League One
Wigan 0-2 Leyton Orient
15 Aug League One
Cambridge 3-2 Wigan
08 Aug EFL Cup
Barnsley 7-6 Wigan
02 May League One
Stevenage 1-0 Wigan
25 Apr League One
Wigan 0-1 Wimbledon

Previous MK Dons Lineups

29 Aug League One
MK Dons 0-0 Leicester
22 Aug League One
MK Dons 1-1 Huddersfield
15 Aug League One
Oxford 2-2 MK Dons
08 Aug EFL Cup
Norwich 4-1 MK Dons
02 May League Two
Fleetwood 1-1 MK Dons
25 Apr League Two
MK Dons 3-0 Tranmere
Team Squads

Wigan Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gary Caldwell

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Joe Walsh 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Max Power 8 M 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Jon Mellish 22 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Jensen Weir 39 M 3 258 3 0 0 0 1 0
Dara Costelloe 11 F 3 255 3 0 0 1 0 0

MK Dons Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Warne

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ryan Wintle 24 M 3 270 3 0 0 1 0 0
Marvin Ekpiteta 21 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Cohen Bramall 15 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Craig MacGillivray 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Curtis Nelson 35 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagLeague One Table
League One Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Blackpool 3 2 1 0 7:2 7
2 Huddersfield 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Stockport 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
4 Sheffield Wed 3 2 0 1 9:4 6
5 Mansfield 3 2 0 1 8:5 6
6 Bradford 3 2 0 1 3:2 6
7 Notts County 3 1 2 0 5:4 5
8 Oxford 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
9 Barnsley 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
10 Cambridge 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
11 Burton 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
12 Plymouth 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
13 Luton 3 1 1 1 8:10 4
14 Wimbledon 3 1 1 1 1:3 4
15 Bromley 3 1 1 1 4:8 4
16 MK Dons 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
17 Leyton Orient 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
18 Peterborough 3 1 0 2 2:7 3
19 Stevenage 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
20 Doncaster 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
21 Leicester 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
22 Wycombe 3 0 2 1 3:7 2
23 Reading 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
24 Wigan 3 0 0 3 2:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mansfield 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
2 Blackpool 2 1 1 0 5:1 4
3 Notts County 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
4 Wimbledon 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
5 Sheffield Wed 2 1 0 1 7:3 3
6 Stockport 2 1 0 1 6:3 3
7 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
8 Bradford 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
9 Peterborough 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
10 Cambridge 2 1 0 1 4:4 3
11 Plymouth 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
12 MK Dons 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
13 Oxford 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
14 Luton 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
15 Burton 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
16 Bromley 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
17 Wycombe 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
18 Doncaster 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
19 Stevenage 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
20 Reading 1 0 0 1 3:4 0
21 Leicester 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Barnsley 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
23 Wigan 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
24 Leyton Orient 2 0 0 2 2:5 0

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