FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Milton Keynes Dons at The National Hockey Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saddlers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them with only a 14.29% success rate in the fixture.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2005, the The Dons carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 28 OctWalsall0 - 0Milton KeynesLGE2
2005/2006Sat 19 NovMilton Keynes2 - 1WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Sat 08 OctWalsall1 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
2004/2005Sat 19 FebWalsall0 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2004/2005Sat 30 OctMilton Keynes1 - 1WalsallLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarWalsall1 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecWimbledon0 - 1WalsallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Dons, with 7 goals against.

In complete contrast to Milton Keynes, Walsall are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Milton Keynes are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 70 points from the 38 games they have played so far. Walsall are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 72 points from their 38 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes6321111011
Walsall6222648

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Dons, as the Saddlers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Milton KeynesWon 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
WalsallPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.