Newport County face Milton Keynes Dons in League Two on Saturday afternoon.
League Two
Our 3 Predictions For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons
- 1st Prediction: Milton Keynes Dons to win 69/100
- 2nd Prediction: Milton Keynes Dons to win and both teams to score: no 53/25
- 3rd Prediction: Alex Gilbey to score 7/4
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1st Prediction For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons: Milton Keynes Dons to win 69/100
Scott Lindsey’s Milton Keynes Dons side have been in great form over the last few games whilst Nelson Jardim’s Newport County team have failed to win any of their last eight games in all competitions. The Dons had a difficult start to the season both on and off the pitch as manager Mike Williamson, who guided them to the playoffs last season, left the club to join Carlisle United after a poor start to the season. But, they hired the man who engineered an 8-1 aggregate win over them in the playoffs, Scott Lindsey, and the team has massively stepped up in recent weeks. They have beat the likes of Chesterfield and Grimsby Town to put themselves one point off the playoff places with two games in hand. Newport, on the other hand, have forgotten how to win in recent weeks with four of their last five games in all competitions ending in a draw. Therefore, it seems likely that the away side will use their confidence and momentum to emerge victorious.
2nd Prediction For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons: Milton Keynes Dons to win and both teams to score: no 53/25
A riskier prediction would be to predict the away side to win and the home team to not score. Newport have only scored twice in their last five games in all competitions, three of them ending in goalless draws, and MK Dons have a relatively good defence. The Welsh-based team have massively struggled to create chances this season. They have only created 17xG in 19 league games which makes them the fourth leats creative side in League Two. What makes this even worse is that they are not a particularly clinical team either. Nelson Jardim’s men have missed 22 big chances this season, the eighth most in the league. MK Dons have conceded a reasonable 20 goals in their 18 league games so far, making them the joint ninth-best defence in the league. A key part of this has been goalkeeper Thomas McGill who makes 3.4 saves per game on average, the joint second-best of any goalkeeper in the league.
3rd Prediction For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons: Alex Gilbey to score 7/4
Attacking midfielder Alex Gilbey has been at the centre of everything the Dons have done well in recent weeks and predicting him to score almost looks like a certainty given his recent form. The former Charlton Athletic man, who is in his second spell in Milton Keynes,is well on the way to beating his career best tally of 14 goals in a season as he has already scored nine league goals this campaign, making him MK Dons’ top scorer. Additionally, six of these nine goals have come since the 22nd of October and he has only failed to register a goal or an assist in two games since the end of October, therefore showing how crucial he is to Scott Lindsey’s attacking system.
Best Odds For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons
| Bookmaker | Newport County | Draw | Milton Keynes Dons |
| 10Bet | 7/2 | 53/20 | 8/11 |
| Cosmobet | 169/50 | 241/100 | 73/100 |
| Myriadplay | 33/10 | 53/20 | 69/100 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Newport County come into the game in relatively poor form and Nelson Jardim will be hoping that his team can get a win to motivate the group and stop them from slipping into a relegation battle. They currently sit in 17th place, nine points off relegation. MK Dons, on the other hand, had been riding the crest of a wave in recent weeks before a loss to Gillingham Town put a halt to their momentum. Scott Lindsey will be eager for his side to get a win over an out of form opponent in what will be their first away game since late October due to postponements and cup draws. The head-to-head record between the two teams does not make for great reading from Nelson Jaridm’s perspective. MK Dons have won five of the seven encounters between the teams with Newport only having won once.
Where To Watch Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
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- Location: Rodney Parade, Newport
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- Date: December 21st 2024
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- TV Channel: N/A
Probable Lineups For Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Newport County Lineup
- Lineup: N. Townsend, A. Driscoll-Glennon, M. Baker, C. Brennan, S. McLoughlin, B. Morris, C. Antwi, K. Evans, M. Spellman, B. Kamwa, K. Hudlin
- Suspended/Injured: A. Wildig (injured)
- Coach: Nelson Jardim
MK Dons Lineup
- Lineup: T. McGill, N. Lawrence, L. Offord, L. Maguire, A. Nemane, J. Pritchard, L. Kelly S. Wearne, J. White, A. Gilbey, S. Hogan
- Suspended/Injured: J. Tomlinson (injured)
- Coach: Scott Lindsey
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