Oxford United vs MK Dons
19th April 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Draw & Over 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/1 odds taken 1705 GMT, Monday 18 April
Oxford United and MK Dons do battle in a mouth-watering EFL League One matchup at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night. The Yellows are in eighth spot at the time of writing, four points away from the play-offs. As for the Dons, they sit joint second, only behind Rotherham United on goal difference. With so much at stake for both clubs, this is a massive matchup for the pair. Take a look at the latest betting odds and tips.
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Oxford United Preview – Can the Yellows make home advantage count?
After finishing in sixth and sneaking into the play-offs last term, Karl Robinson’s Oxford United will be looking for a repeat scenario this time around. They find themselves four points away from the final play-off berth in eighth.
Oxford’s top-six ambitions were dealt a huge blow after three defeats on the bounce at the start of April. However, they stopped the rot on Good Friday, as goals from Nathan Holland, Cameron Brannagan and Billy Bodin helped the U’s to a 3-2 win at Fleetwood Town.
Oxford will now be looking for their first home win since seeing off Burton Albion on 5th March. The bookies are offering 11/8 for the hosts to prevail.
MK Dons Preview – Will the Dons get back to winning ways?
Liam Manning’s MK Dons have been on a stunning run of form in recent months, picking up a string of wins to fire themselves into promotion contention. The Dons are only outside of the automatic promotion places on goal difference.
Last time out, MK Dons were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday on home soil. They were 3-0 down after half-hour but goals from Troy Parrott and Scott Twine reduced the deficit. That was their first loss in the league since January and only their second League One defeat of 2022.
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MK Dons would love to get back to winning after the Sheffield Wednesday defeat, though they head to Oxford as the second favourites. The away victory is available at 2/1.
Oxford United vs MK Dons Betting Advice
Oxford came from behind to win at Stadium MK back in December. Hiram Boateng’s goal put the hosts in front, but second-half efforts from Matty Taylor and Mark Sykes turned the game around in United’s favour.
Oxford are undefeated in three against MK Dons, winning two and drawing one. The last meeting at the Kassam Stadium ended in a 3-2 home win back in October 2020.
Key Facts – Oxford United vs MK Dons Betting Tip
- Oxford ended a run of three straight defeats with a win last time out
- MK Dons lost for the first time since January in their previous outing
- Ten goals have been scored in the last three Oxford vs MK Dons meetings
Oxford are back on track after the Fleetwood win, but this will be another stern test for Robinson’s side. MK Dons will be desperate to hit back with three points after the Sheffield Wednesday disappointment, but we can see the pair playing out an entertaining draw in Oxford.
Take a punt on the draw and over 2.5 goals at the eye-opening price of 10/1. Also, put some money on the draw and both teams to score, which is nicely priced at 10/3.
The best betting odds for Oxford United vs MK Dons
Oxford United to win: 11/8 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
MK Dons to win: 2/1 at Bet365
