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Peter Green - January 28, 2019
MK Dons vs Oldham
England – League Two
Date: Tuesday, 29th January 2019
Kick-off at 19.45 UK/ 20.45 CET
Venue: Stadium MK (Milton Keynes).
The Dons looked really threatening to grab the title at the start of the season, but their level slightly dropped subsequently. Especially in the last few weeks, they suffered quite a bit, and it has affected their league standings as well as promotional ambitions.
They hope to turn around things against a rival over whom they have ascertained their domination without fail in almost all of their recent meetings.
The Latics too have been suffering in patches after their fine run in the initial phase of the competition. As of now, they are winless in their last three games and lost their last two on the road.
Hope will be minimal as they go against the mighty Dons.
Milton Keynes will be eager to make their return to their glory days earlier in the season. Recently, they have slightly fallen off the wagon, but in this tie, they have got the opportunity to make their comeback.
Pete Wild’s men have lost their last two matches on the road, and four of their last six as well. They have conceded in eight of their last ten such fixtures, and let past two or more goals in four of their last six. The team also conceded in their last six straight h2h ties at this venue and failed to score in six of their last eight appearances here.
Paul Tisdale’s men who have been unbeaten against this rival since 2006, and also who have recorded five straight wins in the last five years, are expected to win this fixture.
The hosts will get into the work early and not leave things to chance. Both teams have an average of above 2.5 goals per game. Also, the team from Greater Manchester has conceded a total of 14 goals in their last six trips away from home. In all probability, we can expect at least a goal in the first half.
