Barrow vs MK Dons: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Barrow vs MK Dons: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: 9 August, 2025 | Holker Street | League Two | 15:00 GMT

Barrow and MK Dons preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting a Barrow win.

After putting up a strong showing against title favourites Chesterfield on the opening day despite narrowly losing, we predict Barrow to win on home turf against MK Dons, who could only manage a draw at home against newly-promoted Oldham.

Key Betting Tip: Barrow WIN @ 2.3 (Kwiff)

Barrow vs MK Dons Predicted Lineups

Barrow Predicted XI: Stanway, Foley, Canavan, Raglan, Jackson, Booty, Harper, Barkhuizen, Mahoney, Cameron, Smith

MK Dons Predicted XI: MacGillivray, Jones, Offord, Sanders, Tomlinson, Thompson-Sommers, Gilbey, Kelly, Mendez-Laing, Collins, Hepburn-Murphy

New signing Tom Barkhuizen managed to get 30 minutes under his belt against Chesterfield and could be set to be given a starting berth.

Long term absentees Scott Hogan and Dan Crowley are expected back soon for MK Dons, but this game may come just too soon.

Barrow vs MK Dons Current League Standings

After the first League Two game week, MK Dons are in 15th while Barrow are in 19th.

Barrow vs MK Dons Head-to-Head Timeline

Barrow have been the most dominant in this fixture in recent times with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 games.

Recent Head-to-Head:

April 2025: MK Dons 0-3 Barrow (League Two)

February 2025: Barrow 2-1 MK Dons (League Two)

February 2024: Barrow 1-0 MK Dons (League Two)

October 2024: MK Dons 2-2 Barrow (League Two)

Recent Barrow vs MK Dons Matches Analysis

Barrow Last 5 Matches:

Chesterfield 1-0 Barrow (League Two)

Barrow 1-0 Rochdale (Friendly)

Tamworth 0-2 Barrow (Friendly)

Barrow 0-1 Bolton Wanderers (Friendly)

Lancaster City 0-0 Barrow (Friendly)

Barrow impressed albeit in defeat against title favourites Chesterfield on the opening day.

MK Dons Last 5 Matches:

MK Dons 0-0 Oldham (League Two)

Gillingham 1-0 MK Dons (League Two)

MK Dons 0-0 Newport (League Two)

Crewe 0-1 MK Dons (League Two)

MK Dons 0-0 Grimsby (League Two)

MK Dons are expected to be among the teams vying for a spot in League One next season but their early season and end of season form has been poor so far.

Barrow vs MK Dons Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 67% confidence in a Barrow victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Team vs Team Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Barrow WIN @ 2.3 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted Barrow's home advantage to pay dividends and for them to take all three points.

Key Players to Watch: Barrow vs MK Dons

Tom Barkhuizen (Barrow) – There are high hopes for Barkhuizen once he gets acclimatised at Barrow having dorpped down divisions to play at this level.

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (MK Dons) – After playing a large role in Derby's championship side last season, there are high hopes that Mendez-Laing can really impress in League Two.

Ben Jackson (Barrow) – The wing back was Barrow's highest rated player in their opening day fixture.

Craig MacGillivray (MK Dons) – The shot-stopper was the Dons best player in their opening game against Oldham.

Team vs Team Match Facts

Referee: Michael Barlow

Stadium Information: Holker Street will host the League Two tie, with its capacity of 6,500.