MK Dons have a bit of a mountain to climb as they host Wycombe Wanderers in the second leg of their English League One playoff semi-final. Wycombe hold the advantage from the first meeting and have the quality to do just enough to avoid defeat on Sunday.
MK Dons were not quite at their best as they suffered a 2-0 defeat in Thursday’s first leg. They struggled to find their rhythm in attack, creating little and finishing with just a single attempt on target throughout the contest.
That result was a continuation of MK Dons’ erratic form that has seen them claim just two wins from their last six matches. It was also their third defeat in that run which includes a 5-2 home loss to Sheffield Wednesday.
MK Dons’ home record will give them some hope of overturning the deficit having lost just once in their last nine matches at Stadium MK. However, aside from the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, Liam Manning’s men have also been held by Ipswich Town and Wigan Athletic in that run.
Wycombe Wanderers were in full control throughout Thursday’s first leg and their performance was reflected in the result. A Fine defensive display meant they were barely threatened at the back while Ryan Tafazolli and Sam Vokes got the goals at the other end of the pitch.
Like MK Dons, that result was also an extension of Wycombe Wanderers fine form in the final weeks of the regular season. Gareth Ainsworth’s men are now unbeaten in their last 13 matches, claiming nine wins in that run.
While Wycombe Wanderers generally do their best work at home, they still maintain a decent record on their travels. They have claimed three wins from their last six matches on the road while the other three fixtures have ended in draws.
How the bookies view it
MK Dons have a slight edge among the bookies with a home win priced at 16/11 by Sport Nation. A victory for Wycombe Wanderers is valued at 12/5 by Unibet while a draw is set at odds of 39/19 by SBK.
Recent head to head
MK Dons still have the upper hand in this fixture and had claimed four straight wins prior to Thursday’s defeat. That run also includes a 2-1 victory in the regular season meeting at Stadium MK.
Players to watch
MK Dons top scorer Scott Twine was kept quiet in the first leg as he failed to add to his 20 League One goals. However, the attacker remains the one to watch on Sunday and with the Dons likely to improve going forward, he can ensure they find the net at 1/4 by Paddy Power.
With MK Dons expected to be more attack minded on Sunday, Wycombe Wanderers are likely to have spaces to exploit at the back. Ryan Tafazolli and Sam Vokes will once again be the ones to watch and both men can ensure the visitors get on the score sheet at 2/5 with Paddy Power.
Anything else catch the eye?
MK Dons are expected to improve in attack on Sunday but with their defence likely to be left open, both teams could be backed to score at 10/11 with Paddy Power. A fast start is expected in the second leg which means the first half could be tipped as the highest scoring half at 11/5 with Paddy Power.
Both teams were level at the break in their last meeting at Stadium MK and could be set for a halftime draw on Sunday at 11/10 with Unibet.
This English League One match between MK Dons and Wycombe Wanderers will be played on May 8, 2022 and kick off at 18:30. Check below for our tipsters best MK Dons vs Wycombe Wanderers prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
