Walsall head into the final match of the round under pressure, taking just 0.70 points per game across their last five and failing to win in that stretch. Therefore, we predict a routine 2-0 win for MK Dons. The Saddlers’ defensive record is worrying, conceding 2.10 goals per match overall and 2.57 away, though at home they allow a more modest 1.00 per game. Going forward, the Saddlers have struggled at Bescot, scoring just 0.33 goals per home match, with a 67% failure-to-score rate. A further setback is the suspension of goalkeeper Myles Roberts after his red card against Grimsby.MK Dons, meanwhile, are in far stronger form, averaging 1.90 PPG, and showing consistency both home (2.00 PPG) and away (1.75 PPG). The Dons score 1.75 goals per away match while keeping 25% clean sheets on the road. Their xG figures (1.40 overall) and a solid defensive average of 0.90 conceded underline their stability. The only absentee is long-term injury victim Kane Wilson. The H2H is balanced (8â9 in wins), but current form clearly favours the visitors.
