Milton Keynes Dons vs Port Vale betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the League Two match on October 12th, 2024

Milton Keynes Dons and Port Vale will be playing against each other on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, at 14:00h (UTC), in a League Two football game in England, check the Milton Keynes Dons vs Port Vale betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Milton Keynes Dons vs Port Vale will occur

The game takes place in the Stadium mk stadium, in the city of Milton Keynes, with a capacity for 30500 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Milton Keynes Dons vs Port Vale betting tip 2024/2025

The League Two has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.98 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.53 goals per match played.

Milton Keynes Dons last match

Milton Keynes Dons comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Arsenal U21, in a match valid for EFL Trophy, and the match ended 2-2. Coach S. Lindsey's team lined up with this formation: 3-4-2-1.

The game had to be decided in penalty kicks, after a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and another in overtime.

The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.90.

Port Vale last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for League Two, Port Vale, who used a 3-4-2-1 formation, faced the Notts County team with a final score of 0-1.

The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.60, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.

Milton Keynes Dons vs Port Vale h2h

The last time these teams faced off against each other in League One, Milton Keynes Dons was in 22nd place while Port Vale was in the 16th place. Milton Keynes Dons opened with a 5-3-2 arrangement while Port Vale charged with a 3-4-1-2 formation.

These two clubs faced each other for the last time in a match of the 2022/2023 League One season. The match, played on 04-03-2023, recorded the 1-0 win for Port Vale.

The last time these teams played, victory was hard-won.

The Port Vale team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Milton Keynes Dons team, which won only 1 match.

D. Rock has been selected to officiate in this football match alongside D. Wilding and D. Nicholson.

Milton Keynes Dons

League Two leaderboard now

The Milton Keynes Dons team has 12 points being in the 14th place in the League Two competition in England. The overall balance is not favorable, with 4 losses, 3 wins wins and 3 draws.

This means that, in the 11th round, the team has the same score, and the Salford City team is just behind in 15th place.

Milton Keynes Dons analysis

After 10 matches, Milton Keynes Dons shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 13 goals and conceded 12.

To control the game, the Milton Keynes Dons team would try to achieve an average ball possession of 61.8%. This is because teams would have some control over their opponents if they had ball possession above 50%.

Having won once away from home compared to matches played at home which gave them a record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws prove the team is stronger when paying in their own yard.

The relentless schedule ahead could prove to be a hurdle for Milton Keynes Dons in maintaining their peak performance during multiple games in a short span of time. Despite the odds predicting a closely fought contest between Milton Keynes Dons and Port Vale, the team's busy schedule could impact the result in favor of their opponents.

Best goalscorer from Milton Keynes Dons

If we want to highlight a player from the team's attack at this stage, we have to name Alex Gilbey. The Midfielder scored 3 goals in the current season, helping Milton Keynes Dons to achieve victory in several disputes.

Port Vale

League Two leaderboard now

The Port Vale team with 18 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

In the 11th round, the team has no difference in point as opposed to the Notts County team who places just above in 5th place.

Port Vale analysis

After 10 rounds, Port Vale has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 15 goals for and 12 conceded.

With a balance of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw in the League Two, Port Vale playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.

Port Vale is a more offensive team than Milton Keynes Dons, having 1084 attacks vs. 1067 from Milton Keynes Dons, having scored 15 times, in comparison, Milton Keynes Dons converted into goal 13 times.

Port Vale may struggle to maintain their level of play when facing a grueling schedule featuring multiple games in quick succession. Despite both teams having odds of over 2 to win, Port Vale busy schedule could play a significant role in the final outcome against Milton Keynes Dons.

Best goalscorer from Port Vale

If we want to highlight a player from the team's attack at this stage, we have to name Jayden Stockley. The Attacker scored 3 goals in the current season, helping Port Vale to achieve victory in several disputes.

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Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Milton Keynes Dons is Alex Gilbey, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Port Vale is Jayden Stockley, he has scored in 3 opportunities.

Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.

Taking into consideration that Port Vale scores an average of 1.8 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.95.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 4.7 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.6 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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