FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning just 2 of the 9 games played, and losing 5.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2007, the The Railwaymen carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 10 NovCrewe Alex.2-1Milton KeynesFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanCrewe Alex.1 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2003/2004Sat 09 AugWimbledon3 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Thu 04 AprWimbledon2 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Tue 18 SepCrewe Alex.0 - 4WimbledonCHMP
2000/2001Tue 24 AprWimbledon3 - 3Crewe Alex.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 21 OctCrewe Alex.0 - 4WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Railwaymen in those games, with 9 conceded.

Milton Keynes have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Dons, and 6 goals against.

Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 7 points from their 10 games thus far. Milton Keynes's total of 18 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.60155131
Milton Keynes63031169

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Railwaymen are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Milton Keynes will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Milton Keynes 15 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.