Sunderland vs MK Dons
19th February 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1736 GMT, Friday 18 February
Sunderland and MK Dons meet in a huge EFL League One fixture at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Dons have shot up to third after a stunning run of results, with the Black Cats two points and a place behind. Alex Neil’s reign started with a 1-1 draw at Wimbledon last weekend – can Sunderland now secure a first win in five? This mouth-watering League One matchup could go either way at the Stadium of Light. Check out the latest odds and best tips.
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Sunderland Preview – Can Neil pick up his first win?
Despite Sunderland being in the top six all season, Lee Johnson was sacked as Black Cats’ boss after a 6-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers last month. Alex Neil is the new man at the helm, and the former Norwich City manager started with a draw at Wimbledon last weekend.
Sunderland’s top two hopes have been dealt a huge blow as the club have lost four of their last seven and picked up just one win from their previous eight. The Mackems are now seven points behind second-place Wigan Athletic, who have three games in hand.
Sunderland will be desperate to put a run together under new boss Neil, starting with three points against fellow promotion hopefuls MK Dons on Saturday. They are the slight favourites at 5/4.
MK Dons Preview – Will the Dons extend unbeaten run?
While Sunderland have been stumbling of late, MK Dons have been heading in the opposite direction. Liam Manning’s side head to the Stadium of Light having won five of their past eight in the league.
After five wins from six, the Dons have drawn their last two, though. They battled to a 1-1 stalemate at Fleetwood Town before being held by Ipswich Town at Stadium MK last Saturday. Still, they have lost only one of their previous 11 League One games.
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MK Dons have fired themselves into automatic promotion contention after a stunning 2022 so far. Victory at the Stadium of Light this weekend will bolster their promotion hopes even further. The away win is available at 11/5.
Sunderland vs MK Dons Betting Advice
Sunderland left Stadium MK with a narrow victory when the pair locked horns back in August. Ross Stewart and Elliot Embleton gave the Black Cats a 2-0 lead, while Troy Parrott pulled one back for the Dons.
In the 2020-21 season, MK Dons took four points from the two league meetings, though Sunderland won 3-0 at Stadium MK in an EFL Cup game in February 2021.
Key Facts – Sunderland vs MK Dons Betting Tip
- Sunderland have taken a solitary point from the last 12 on offer
- MK Dons have won five of their past eight in the league
- The Dons have suffered just one League One loss in 11
Neil started Sunderland life with a 1-1 draw at Wimbledon last week, while in-form MK Dons have drawn their last two. The pair look hard to split on paper, so back the draw and both teams to score in this one at 10/3.
Ross Stewart is the joint top scorer in the league this season with 18 goals to his name. Stewart is available at 13/8 to score anytime in this crucial clash.
The best betting odds for Sunderland vs MK Dons
Sunderland to win: 5/4 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
MK Dons to win: 11/5 at Bet365.