Milton Keynes Dons vs Grimsby Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 6, 2025 | Stadium MK | League Two | 15:00 BST

Solid starts for both Milton Keynes Dons and Grimsby Town leaves both sides in the top eight after the opening six matches. Saturday’s hosts are looking to improve drastically upon their 19th place finish last season, as they eye up automatic promotion this time round. Grimsby come into this match in decent shape, however, will look to bounce after their last two results.

Key Betting Tip: Grimsby Double Chance at 1.6 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

MK Dons vs Grimsby Predicted Lineups

MK Dons Predicted XI (4-3-3): Craig MacGillivray; Luke Offord, Marvin Ekpiteta, Jack Sanders, Jon Mellish; Alex Gilbey, Liam Kelly, William Collar; Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Callum Paterson, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.

MK Dons may opt for a similar lineup to the side that faced Walsall last week, with that lineup all playing regularly for the Dons this season.

Grimsby Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym; Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Geza Turi, Harvey Rodgers; George McEachran; Charles Vernam, Evan Khouri, Kieran Green, Justin Amaluzor; Jaze Kabia.

The Mariners are expected to revert back to a similar side which faced Bristol Rovers last weekend, which would mean making six changes to the side which lost late to Bradford on Tuesday.

MK Dons vs Grimsby Current League Standings

Both sides currently have identical records after six matches, winning three, drawing two and losing once. MK Dons trump the Mariners only on goal difference. In the attacking department, the sides still can’t be separated, with 10 goals each, it is the defence where we see a difference, however, with Grimsby’s six goals shipped being double what the Dons have orchestrated.

MK Dons vs Grimsby Head-to-Head Timeline

These clubs have not met much at all, with the Milton Keynes side usually residing in a higher division to the Mariners. However, when the sides have met on a level playing field, it is Grimsby who do have the upper hand. Winning three games, to Dons one. In their league meetings in more recent times, the tide has become even, with both sides winning and two draws included too.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 26, 2025: MK Dons 0-0 Grimsby (League Two)
• October 26, 2024: Grimsby 1-3 MK Dons (League Two)
• March 12, 2024: Grimsby 1-0 MK Dons (League Two)
• November 28, 2023: MK Dons 1-1 Grimsby (League Two)
• January 26, 2019: Grimsby 1-0 MK Dons (League Two)

These sides last met in a stalemate back in April. It was an even match where the home side may have the slight advantage in Milton Keynes but there was no scorer to break deadlock.

MK Dons and Grimsby Recent Matches Analysis

MK Dons Last 5 Matches:

• MK Dons 0-1 Walsall (H) – League Two
• MK Dons 2-1 Newport (A) – League Two
• MK Dons 1-1 Crawley (A) – League Two
• MK Dons 5-0 Cheltenham (H) – League Two
• MK Dons 0-2 Bristol City (A) – EFL Cup

The Dons have been in good form to start the campaign following their early exit from the EFL Cup, however, after losing their first league game this season to Walsall last week, they will be hoping to get back to winning ways and scoring again.

Grimsby Last 5 Matches:

• Grimsby 1-2 Bradford (A) – EFL Trophy
• Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers (H) – League Two
• Grimsby p2-2 Man United (A) – EFL Cup
• Grimsby 1-1 Accrington (A) – League Two
• Grimsby 1-0 Walsall (H) – League Two

After a very successful start to the league season, they followed it with an extraordinary victory against Manchester United in the EFL Cup. Since this victory, however, they have suffered back-to-back defeats, first in the league before falling to a late comeback against Bradford on Tuesday night.

MK Dons vs Grimsby Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Grimsby win or draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best MK Dons vs Grimsby Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Grimsby Double Chance @ 1.6 - Recent form suggests confidence in an away victory or draw. Both sides head into the match off of a loss, but it is Grimsby who are favoured in terms of head-to-head, and they also haven’t lost in their last three matches at the Stadium MK – the last time MK Dons beat the Mariners there was back in 2007.

Key Players to Watch: MK Dons vs Grimsby

Jack Sanders (MK Dons): The Dons centre-half has had an extraordinary start to the campaign, playing every minute so far this season, even scoring a goal in the process. On Fotmob, the 26-year-old has managed an 8.01 rating across these matches, ranking in the top sections for all defensive contributions such as interceptions, recoveries, tackles and duels success.

Kieran Green (Grimsby): The central midfielder has registered two goal involvements so far this season, and has been a key creative outlet for the Mariners in the middle of the park. He is the key link that transforms defence into attack, playing dangerous balls to create quality chances for his forwards.

MK Dons vs Grimsby Match Facts

Referee: Oliver Mackey (ENG). The relatively experienced EFL referee has officiated 134 matches. He seems to be an official who is very lenient at times, as he hands out an average of just 1.4 yellow cards per match. However, in his six matches this season, he has handed out 29 in just six matches, an average of 4.83 per game.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports+ at 15:00 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in the Buckinghamshire, the Stadium MK opened its doors in 2007 and can hold crowds of up to 30,530 spectators.

MK Dons vs Grimsby: Final Prediction

MK Dons 1-1 Grimsby