Oxford United Look for Sixth Successive Win Against MK Dons

Impressive Run Rekindles Play-Off Ambitions

The U’s moved up to third after their win at Shrewsbury last time out and remained there after their promotion rivals failed to capitalise on their respective games in hand on Tuesday night.

Matty Taylor, who was nominated for Player of the Month earlier this week, is the clubs top scorer with 17 goals in all competitions, but didn’t net against the Shrews despite scoring seven in seven.

Manager Karl Robinson, who has also been shortlisted for Manager of the Month, can welcome back Ben Woodburn from his five-month spell on the sidelines, while Liam Kelly made a return in a behind closed doors friendly during the week.

The Dons sit just five points clear of the drop after Tranmere win at Blackpool during the week, but Robinson’s former side won the reverse fixture 1-0 – ending the U’s 18 game unbeaten run.

Dons’ Key Men and Prediction

Rhys Healy is the Dons’ top scorer with 12, including six in his last eight games. Midfielder Alex Gilbey and forward Sam Nombe have both scored five for Russell Martins’ side, while Kieran Agard and Joe Mason both have four respectively.

The two sides have only met six times, with there being two Oxford wins, for draws and two wins for MK Dons. But Dons will be looking to complete the double over the U’s and hope those valuable points will edge them further clear from the bottom three.

Prediction: Oxford United 2-0 MK Dons

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