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MK Dons v Luton Town Prediction: 5/2 leading scorers to break the deadlock

Luton will be aiming to make it back-to-back League One victories after easing past Wycombe, while MK Dons are still searching for their first league win of the season.

The hosts suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Reading last time out, leaving them second bottom of the table with six points from eight matches.

Luton, meanwhile, were in fine form against Wycombe, winning 4-1 away.

Nahki Wells scored and assisted in that win, taking his tally to four league goals in his last six appearances, while Aaron Collins remains MK Dons' main attacking threat with six goals in eight League One matches.

There should be opportunities at both ends given the teams' recent results. Luton have scored 16 goals in eight league games, while MK Dons have conceded 15 in the same number of fixtures.

MK Dons v Luton Town Tips Summary

Best Bet - Luton Town to win @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Either to score first: Aaron Collins or Nahki Wells @
5/2
Bet Builder - Aaron Collins to score anytime, Over 9.5 corners & Over 3.5 goals @ 33/4

MK Dons v Luton Town

MK Dons v Luton Town Prediction

Best Bet: Luton Town to win @ 1/1

MK Dons are the only team in League One yet to win a match this season and their recent 5-1 defeat to Reading highlighted the defensive problems they need to address.

Luton have also had an inconsistent start to their league campaign, but the 4-1 victory over Wycombe last time out was a timely boost.

They have scored 16 goals in eight league matches, demonstrating the attacking quality available to head coach Jack Wilshere.

With MK Dons struggling at the back and Luton arriving after a convincing win, the visitors look capable of securing all three points.

Alternative Bet: Either to score first: Aaron Collins or Nahki Wells @ 5/2

Collins has been a bright spot for the Dons after a difficult start, scoring six goals in his last eight League One appearances. 

He is averaging 0.98 goals per 90 minutes in the league and should be the main threat for the hosts against a Hatters defence that has conceded 15 goals in eight league matches.

Wells is another strong contender to open the scoring. He has scored four league goals in his last six appearances, despite starting only three, and his goal and assist against Wycombe underlined his current form.

With both forwards posing a significant threat, backing either Collins or Wells to score first appeals.

MK Dons v Luton Town Bet Builder Tip

  • Aaron Collins to score anytime

  • Over 9.5 corners

  • Over 3.5 goals

    Pays 33/4

Collins has been MK Dons' most reliable attacking outlet, scoring nine in ten in all competitions. His average of one league goal per 90 minutes shows he makes the most of chances and he will be crucial to the hosts' hopes of troubling Town.

The corners selection is supported by the teams' recent numbers. Eight of MK Dons' 11 matches in all competitions this season have featured at least 10 corners, including five of their last six League One fixtures.

Luton matches have also averaged more than 10 corners, while each of their last four games in all competitions has cleared this line. Nine of their 12 matches this season have seen at least 10 corners.

Over 3.5 goals is another appealing leg given the high-scoring nature of both sides' fixtures so far this campaign. Luton have seen 31 goals across their eight League One matches, an average of almost four per game, while MK Dons matches have averaged three goals.

The Dons conceded five against Reading last time out, while Town scored four in their win over Wycombe.

Both defences have shown vulnerabilities, but both teams have also shown they can score regularly.

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Key Match Stats

  • MK Dons are the only team in League One yet to win a match this season

  • The Dons have taken six points from their opening eight league games

  • Luton have scored 16 goals in eight League One matches and conceded 15

  • Each of Luton's last four matches in all competitions has featured at least 10 corners

  • Aaron Collins has scored six goals in his last eight League One appearances

  • Eight of MK Dons' 11 matches in all competitions have featured at least 10 corners

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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