MK Dons welcome Port Vale to Buckinghamshire as they seek to build upon positive results in Scott Lindsey’s first games in charge.
Our Three Predictions For MK Dons vs Port Vale
Prediction 1 – Both teams to score – 1.60
Prediction 2 – MK Dons to score first – 2.39
Prediction 3 – Match to end in a draw – 3.35
First Prediction For MK Dons vs Port Vale – Both Teams To Score – 1.60
Both sides have scored in each of their last five games, with Milton Keynes’ run extending to their 3-0 loss away to bitter rivals AFC Wimbledon on September 14. Vale have only failed to score twice in all competitions this season, being held to a 0-0 by Tranmere Rovers and their humbling 4-0 defeat against Barrow. They have both conceded 12 goals in their opening ten games and have averaged at least 1.3 goals per match.
Second Prediction For MK Dons vs Port Vale – MK Dons To Score First – 2.39
The Dons have been the quicker starters in their matches and have opened the scoring in their last six contests. Holding onto the lead has been the bigger issue for the club, losing six potential points from winning positions as well as losing in their EFL Trophy match away to Colchester United. The run of scoring first also stretches to eight of their last ten games, the only blips coming against Wimbledon and in their televised loss away to Salford City.
Third Prediction For MK Dons vs Port Vale – Match To End In A Draw – 3.35
There is not very much separating these two sides at the moment so a draw would be a likely outcome in this contest. MK Dons having the home advantage could be a deciding factor though and have been the more prolific side in front of goal. Both teams have drawn three of their opening 10 matches, with two coming in their last four league for Port Vale, whilst Milton Keynes have drawn three in the same amount of matches.
Best Odds For MK Dons vs Port Vale
| Bookmaker | MK Dons | Draw | Port Vale |
| VeloBet | 2.08 | 3.29 | 3.17 |
| MyriadPlay | 2.01 | 3.35 | 3.10 |
| CosmoBet | 2.08 | 3.29 | 3.17 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Port Vale come into the game as the form side after going unbeaten in their last seven games. Darren Moore’s side have been ticking along nicely and hold a respectable sixth position ahead of their trip to Stadium MK. They defeated an in-form Notts County away from home last time out, with Lorent Tolaj making the difference for The Valiants.
Whilst their opponents will have had a week break, MK Dons were in midweek action in the EFL Trophy against Arsenal’s academy side, seeing out a 2-2 draw, Since taking over, Scott Lindsey’s side’s league form has seen them win once in a 5-1 thrashing at Harrogate Town and drew twice against Bromley and in their most recent game against Tranmere Rovers.
Both sides last faced each other in the 2022/23 season, with both sharing a win each in their home fixtures. Since 2013 MK Dons have won five times, with Port Vale winning four and three matches ending in a draw.
Confrontation
12/10/2024
League Two League Two
Milton Keynes Dons
Port Vale
0
1
04/03/2023
League One League One
Port Vale
Milton Keynes Dons
1
0
16/08/2022
League One League One
Milton Keynes Dons
Port Vale
2
1
Last Results - Milton Keynes Dons 
03/12/2024
League Two League Two
Milton Keynes Dons
Chesterfield
3
0
W
16/11/2024
League Two League Two
Milton Keynes Dons
Cheltenham Town
3
2
W
12/11/2024
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Milton Keynes Dons
Leyton Orient
1
3
L
09/11/2024
League Two League Two
Milton Keynes Dons
Swindon Town
3
1
W
03/11/2024
FA Cup FA Cup
Milton Keynes Dons
AFC Wimbledon
0
2
L
Last Results - Port Vale
10/12/2024
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Doncaster
Port Vale
0
1
W
07/12/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Walsall
0
1
L
03/12/2024
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Port Vale
1
1
D
25/11/2024
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Crewe Alexandra
1
1
D
16/11/2024
League Two League Two
Morecambe
Port Vale
0
1
W
Where To Watch MK Dons vs Port Vale
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
Location: Stadium: MK, Milton Keynes
Date: October 12th, 2024
This game is currently not scheduled to be televised.
Probable Lineups For MK Dons vs Port Vale
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League Two clash?
Predicted MK Dons Lineup
Lineup: McGill; Tucker, Maguire, Offord; Nemane, Lemonheigh-Evans, Kelly, Tomlinson; White, Gilbey; Hendry
Injured/Suspended: Lawrence, Dennis, Tripp
Manager: Scott Lindsey
Predicted Port Vale Lineup
Lineup: Ripley: Hall, Heneghan, Debrah; Cover, Croasdale, Garrity, Shorrock; Tolaj, Curtis, Stockley
Injured/Suspended: Byers, John, Hart, Smith
Manager: Darren Moore
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