FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Colchester United fixture

Milton Keynes prepare to entertain Colchester United at Stadium:MK on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Dons are clearly on top, having won 5 and lost only 1 of the 9 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium:MK was less than a year ago, in January 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Mon 12 JanMilton Keynes1-1Colchester U.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepColchester U.0 - 3Milton KeynesLGE1
2006/2007Tue 22 AugMilton Keynes1 - 0Colchester U.LGEC
2005/2006Tue 20 DecMilton Keynes1 - 2Colchester U.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 17 DecColchester U.2 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2005/2006Sat 20 AugMilton Keynes1 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 15 JanMilton Keynes2 - 0Colchester U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Colchester U. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the U's pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Milton Keynes lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 5 points from their 3 games so far. Colchester U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes6141357
Colchester U.640214612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Dons of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Colchester U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Colchester U. 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.