MK Dons vs Shrewsbury Town
2nd April 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/20 odds taken 1245 GMT, Friday 1 April
Promotion chasers MK Dons entertain in-form Shrewsbury Town at Stadium MK in EFL League One action this Saturday. Liam Manning’s men are sitting pretty in third place, just three points behind second and nine clear of seventh. As for the Shrews, they are in 15th with 48 points to their name. The Dons will be looking to extend their incredible unbeaten run with another three points here. Take a look at the latest odds and best tips in our preview.
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MK Dons Preview – Another huge three points for the Dons?
Liam Manning’s MK Dons have been on a remarkable run of form over the past few months. The Dons have suffered just one League One loss in 2022, winning 11 league fixtures since the turn of the year to fire themselves into automatic promotion contention.
Since a 1-0 home loss to Doncaster Rovers back in January, MK Dons are undefeated in 12 League One games, picking up nine wins and drawing three times. After a 1-1 draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Wigan Athletic, Manning’s men returned to winning ways last time out with a 1-0 victory at Cambridge United.
MK Dons are on the cusp of the top two, and the Buckinghamshire outfit will be hoping to keep the pressure on Rotherham United and Wigan with three points on home soil this Saturday.
Shrewsbury Town Preview – Can the Shrews cause an upset?
Steve Cotterill’s Shrewsbury Town have had a steady season in League One. After 12 wins, 12 draws and 16 defeats from 40 games played, the Shrews are in 15th with 48 points to their name. Town will be hoping to better last season’s 17th-place finish.
Shrewsbury have been in excellent form of late, winning three in a row and suffering just one defeat in seven. They have beaten Morecambe (5-0), Rotherham (3-0) and Lincoln City (1-0) in their last three fixtures.
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Shrewsbury shocked leaders Rotherham at the New York Stadium a couple of weeks back, and the Shropshire club will fancy their chances of doing the same to MK Dons at Stadium MK this Saturday. The away victory is available at 15/4.
MK Dons vs Shrewsbury Town Betting Advice
Back in October, Shrewsbury picked up a narrow win when the pair met at New Meadow. Shaun Whalley hit the only goal of the game in a 1-0 Shrews success.
When they last squared off at Stadium MK, the Dons came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw. However, the reverse fixture last term ended 4-2 to Shrewsbury. Town have won two and drawn two of the previous four meetings.
Key Facts – MK Dons vs Shrewsbury Town Betting Tip
- MK Dons have won nine and drawn three of their last 12
- Shrewsbury have won three in a row
- The Shrews are unbeaten in four against the Dons (two wins, two draws)
Shrewsbury are in fine form and have a good recent record in this fixture. However, MK Dons are flying right now, and we fancy the home team to rack up another precious three points here. The home win is priced at 17/20.
Troy Parrott has scored three goals in his last five appearances for club and country, including the winner in Republic of Ireland’s victory over Lithuania on Tuesday. Back Parrott to open the scoring in this one at 11/2.
The best betting odds for MK Dons vs Shrewsbury Town
MK Dons to win: 17/20 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Shrewsbury Town to win: 15/4 at Bet365
