Wycombe Wanderers vs MK Dons
5th May 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League One Play-offs
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1506 GMT, Wednesday 4 May
The EFL League One play-offs begin on Thursday when Wycombe Wanderers and MK Dons meet at Adams Park. Wycombe are looking for an instant return to the EFL Championship, and Gareth Ainsworth’s men are the bookies’ favourites in this first leg. However, Liam Manning’s Dons finished three places and six points ahead of the home team in the regular League One season. This two-legged play-off semi-final could go either way. Take a look at the latest odds and tips.
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Wycombe Wanderers Preview – Can the Chairboys make the most of home advantage?
After dropping out of the Championship having spent just one season in the second tier, promotion was always Wycombe Wanderers’ ultimate ambition this term. They finished the regular season in sixth position, collecting 83 points from 46 games. Overall, the Chairboys won 23, drew 14 and lost nine.
Gareth Ainsworth’s boys went on an incredible unbeaten run to sneak into the play-offs. After back-to-back defeats to Wigan Athletic and Accrington Stanley at the end of February, Wycombe went on to win eight and draw four of the following 12.
Wycombe will be looking to take a lead to Stadium MK for Sunday’s second leg. They have won the last four at Adams Park, and the home victory on Thursday is priced at 6/4.
MK Dons Preview – Can the Dons return home with a positive result?
Liam Manning’s MK Dons missed out on automatic promotion by just one point. Wigan won the league with 92 points, and Rotherham United took second with 90 points to their name. The Dons won 26, drew 11 and lost nine, amassing 89 points from 46 fixtures.
MK Dons will be rueing their poor run of form in April, which saw them collect just one point from a possible nine. Manning’s side ended their campaign with wins over Morecambe and Plymouth Argyle, but they were pipped to the post by Rotherham, who won 2-0 at Gillingham on the final day.
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The Dons have been sensational away from home this season, and the visitors will certainly fancy their chances of picking up a positive result in this first leg. The away victory is priced at 15/8.
Wycombe Wanderers vs MK Dons Betting Advice
These two clubs have already met twice in the league and once in the EFL Trophy this season. In the cup back in October, MK Dons picked up a 2-1 home win.
The Dons also won both League One fixtures this term, winning 1-0 both at home and on the road. At Stadium MK, a Troy Parrott penalty was enough, while Scott Twine scored the only goal of the game at Adams Park back in January.
Key Facts – Wycombe Wanderers vs MK Dons Betting Tip
- Wycombe have won their last four home games
- MK Dons have won their previous two, scoring seven and conceding none
- The Dons have already beaten the Chairboys three times this season
MK Dons have certainly had Wycombe’s number this term, but we fancy the home side to nick a narrow victory in this play-off, first leg. Back Wanderers to win by one goal at 3/1.
Jordan Obita has chipped in with two precious goals of late, netting the winners against Sheffield Wednesday and Burton Albion. The defender is priced at 9/2 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Wycombe Wanderers vs MK Dons
Wycombe Wanderers to win: 6/4 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
MK Dons to win: 15/8 at Bet365
