FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium:MK on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, Stags have recorded 1 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 02 OctMansfield Town1 - 2Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Tue 20 FebMilton Keynes1 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2006/2007Tue 08 AugMansfield Town2 - 1Milton KeynesLGE2
1987/1988Sat 30 JanMansfield Town1 - 2WimbledonFAC
1982/1983Tue 05 AprMansfield Town2 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1982/1983Mon 27 DecWimbledon1 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
1980/1981Tue 30 SepWimbledon2 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Dons, with 5 goals against.

The away form of Mansfield Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Stags have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Milton Keynes are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 23 games giving them a return of 51 points. Mansfield Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 16 points from their 21 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes651012316
Mansfield Town6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stags are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Milton Keynes. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Mansfield Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.