MK Dons vs Oxford United Predictions

• Oxford sit 23rd in the Championship
• MK Dons sit 5th in league two
• Both teams have scored in four of MK Dons’ last five home games

Tricky tie on the cards at the MK

MK Dons look capable of making life uncomfortable for Oxford United when the sides meet in the FA Cup, with the hosts’ recent home games pointing towards an open contest.

MK Dons have seen both teams score in four of their last five home matches, a run that highlights how rarely their games at Stadium MK are one-sided. While consistency has been an issue this season, they continue to carry a threat going forward and are usually competitive on their own patch.

Oxford arrive with bigger-name status but little momentum. Oxford United are struggling in the Championship, finding life tough since promotion and spending much of the campaign in and around the relegation places. Results have been hard to come by, confidence looks fragile, and league survival is clearly the priority.

That context makes this cup tie awkward for the visitors. MK Dons can approach it with freedom, while Oxford may rotate or play within themselves. With goals a regular feature of MK Dons’ home games and Oxford under pressure defensively, this has the feel of a closer contest than the league gap suggests.