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

MK Dons vs Oldham: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 2, 2025 | Stadium MK | League Two | 15:00 GMT

MK Dons and Oldham preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting a draw between the two sides.

MK Dons are expected to push for at least the play-off positions, with many tipping them for the automatic spots but newly-promoted Oldham will be keen to get points on the board early, and we expect them to hold out in this one.

Key Betting Tip: FT Result - Draw @ 3.75 (Ladbrokes)

MK Dons vs Oldham Predicted Lineups

MK Dons Predicted XI: MacGillivray, Collins, Gilbey, Jones, Leko, Lemonheigh-Evans, Mendez-Laing, Offord, Sanders, Thompson-Sommers, Tomlinson

Oldham Predicted XI: Hudson, Ogle, Leake, Pett, Daniels, Woods, Fondop, Conlon, Stevens, Morris, Hannant

MK Dons have a number of defenders racing to be fit for the start of the season, with Sherring getting injured in the penultimate pre-season game against Peterborough.

Newly-signed loanee Kai Payne will be sidelined until at least September for Oldham after sustaining an injury in pre-season.

MK Dons vs Oldham Current League Standings

This is the first game of the League Two season. Last season, MK Dons finished 14th, while Oldham were promoted from the National League via the play-offs.

MK Dons vs Oldham Head-to-Head Timeline

MK Dons hold the advantage in the last 5 meetings between the two sides with 3 wins to Oldham's 1, and 1 draw.

Recent Head-to-Head:

January 2019: MK Dons 2-1 Oldham (League Two)

August 2018: Oldham 1-2 MK Dons (League Two)

February 2018: Oldham 1-0 MK Dons (League One)

October 2017: MK Dons 4-4 Oldham (League One)

February 2017: MK Dons 1-0 Oldham (League One)

Recent MK Dons vs Oldham Matches Analysis

Team Last 5 Matches:

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)

Swindon 0-0 MK Dons (League Two)

MK Dons made a disappointing end to the campaign once league security was secured and play-off hopes had dissipated.

Team Last 5 Matches:

Oldham 3-2 Southend (National League Playoff Final)

York 0-3 Oldham (National League Playoffs)

Oldham 4-0 Halifax (National League Playoffs)

Oldham 2-0 Ebbsfleet (National League)

Forest Green 1-0 Oldham (National League)

Oldham finished the season impressively culminating in their thrilling 3-2 playoff final victory vs Southend.

MK Dons vs Oldham Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 33% confidence in a draw between the two teams. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best MK Dons vs Oldham Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: FT Result - Draw @ 3.75 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted that Oldham will be keen to start their season well, and are effective enough defensively to leave Stadium MK with a point.

Key Players to Watch: MK Dons vs Oldham

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (MK Dons) – After making 41 appearances in the Championship last season for Derby, Mendez-Laing is expected to impress this season in League Two.

Mike Fondop (Oldham) – Oldham's primary talisman contributed to 25 league goals last term, they will be hoping he can produce similar numbers this time around.

Aaron Collins (MK Dons) – Another who has stepped down a division to play at Stadium MK, the experienced centre-half looks to be a shrewd signing.

Tom Conlon (Oldham) – Conlon looks set to retain his place in this overhauled Oldham side such was his importance last seaon in midfield.

MK Dons vs Oldham Match Facts

Referee: Matthew Russell - averaged 3 yellow cards per game last season.

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Stadium Information: Stadium MK will host this League Two opening fixture, its capacity is one of the largest in the division, holding 30,500.