Colchester vs MK Dons Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Colchester vs MK Dons Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 1st, 2025 | Colchester Community Stadium | FA Cup | 15:00 GMT

The FA Cup is back. The oldest football competition is back, and the teams are raring to go. After we have progressed through the five preliminary rounds, we are into the first official round. In this match, MK Dons travel to Colchester.

Key Betting Tip: Colchester to win @2.70 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Colchester Predicted XI: Hepburn-Murphy, Mendez-Laing, Mellish, Gilbey, Kelly, Collar, Nemane, Sanders, Ekpiteta, Offord, MacGillivray

MK Dons Predicted XI: Montipo, Nelsson, Nunez, Valentini, Frese, Gagliardini, Serdar, Bernede, Belghali, Giovane, Peterson

Colchester vs MK Dons Current League Standings

Both of these clubs reside in League Two. MK Dons are currently doing very well, with the Dons sitting in fourth place. Colchester is not doing as well, as they sit 14th in the table.

Colchester vs MK Dons Head-to-Head Timeline

The two English sides have faced off against each other 27 times in their history. MK have won 14, Colchester have won 9, and they have drawn four times.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

2025 – MK Dons 0–1 Colchester (League Two) 2024 – Colchester 2–1 MK Dons (EFL Trophy) 2024 – Colchester 2–0 MK Dons (League Two) 2023 – MK Dons 1–0 Colchester (League Two) 2023 – Colchester 2–3 MK Dons (League Two)

In the past five matches, Colchester has slightly dominated. The Essex-based side has won three of the games compared to MK Dons, two.

Colchester vs MK Dons Matches Analysis

Colchester Last 5 Matches:

Colchester 6–2 Chesterfield (Football League Trophy) Colchester 2–1 Gillingham (League Two) Grimsby Town 1–2 Colchester (League Two) Colchester 3–1 Harrogate Town (League Two) Swindon Town 0–0 Colchester (League Two)

Colchester have been great in their past five matches. They have won four of their games and drawn their remaining one.

MK Dons Last 5 Matches:

MK Dons 3–2 Gillingham (Football League Trophy) Reading 1–0 MK Dons (League Two) Bristol Rovers 0–4 MK Dons (League Two) MK Dons 3–1 Crewe Alexandra (League Two) Bromley 2–1 MK Dons (League Two)

MK Dons have also performed well. They did lose two of their matches but won the other three.

Colchester vs MK Dons Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park’s best tip: Colchester to win @2.70 our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: Colchester vs MK Dons

Jak Payne (Colchester) – The former MK Dons player joined Colchester in the summer of 2024 and has developed into one of the best players in Essex. He won Colchester’s player of the season last season.

Callum Peterson (MK Dons) – An extremely versatile player who can help in defence, midfield, or attack, Callum Peterson is a fantastic footballer who is one of the best in Milton Keynes.

Colchester vs MK Dons Match Facts

Referee: Information not available

Stadium: The largest stadium in the county of Essex, the Colchester Community Stadium is a 10,000 seater that has also hosted England U21 matches.