MK Dons travel to face Mansfield this weekend. The game is set to be tight, with both clubs in good form recently. The most recent meeting between the two sides was in 2019, when the Dons won 1-0.
Mansfield
The Stags have been unbelievable this season and after 19 games, they’ve only lost once. Even though this is extremely impressive, it only puts them in fourth place on 36 points, winning nine and also drawing nine. Mansfield have netted 34 times this campaign, and they boast the second best defensive record, conceding just 0.89 times per game.
That said, Nigel Clough’s side have been vulnerable at the back in recent weeks, conceding two to Swindon and two to Tranmere last time out. Mansfield went behind twice against Nigel Adkin’s team, but they were able to bounce back. Despite having 75% possession, the Stags faced 15 shots and were lucky to not lose.
MK Dons
Since the introduction of boss, Mike Williamson, the Dons have significantly improved. They’re unbeaten in their last five matches, and they now sit in 11th after 19 games. MK Dons score the seventh highest average goals per game in League Two, 1.63, but they also concede 1.42 per match.
Last time out in League Two, MK Dons were held to a 1-1 home draw versus Grimsby. The visitors had less than 40% of the possession, but the hosts allowed them to register 19 shots. If this is to occur this weekend, Mansfield should punish them.
Verdict?
Mansfield are still unbeaten at home this season in nine matches, and that streak is expected to continue this weekend. MK Dons are not a pushover on the road, but they’ve only won 30% of their away games.
The final prediction is Mansfield 3-1 MK Dons.
