FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 5 of the previous 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprMilton Keynes2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Fri 12 DecBrighton & HA2-4Milton KeynesLGE1
2006/2007Wed 01 NovBrighton & HA4 - 1Milton KeynesASSM
2002/2003Tue 04 FebBrighton & HA2 - 3WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugWimbledon1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2001/2002Tue 21 AugBrighton & HA2 - 1WimbledonLGEC
1991/1992Wed 23 OctBrighton & HA3 - 2WimbledonFLLM

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Milton Keynes however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches. Milton Keynes's total of 17 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
Brighton & HA6222998
Milton Keynes6303989

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Milton Keynes running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Milton Keynes 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.