Back the hosts to blunt the Blades' attack at Stadium Mk on Saturday.
MK Dons v Sheffield United - Saturday 15:00
Sheffield United remain on course for 100 points after posting successive 3-0 wins over the Easter period. Presumably, Chris Wilder encouraged his players to channel the sense of elation from securing promotion into fast starts. On Good Friday, at Port Vale, they were 2-0 up inside 30 minutes. Against Bradford, three days later, they were 2-0 up inside 20.
Wilder’s no mug. He knew there was a possibility that the emotions of the past few weeks might catch up with his players if subsequent games dragged along in a state of parity for too long and staying resolute for 45 minutes might be the key to MK Dons ending the Blades current unbeaten run at 15 matches. Back the Draw/MK Dons half time/full time bet at 17/2.
The Blades have had ample time to compose themselves now and should be better equipped to stay the 90 minutes, yet the temptation to stick with the formula might just see them over-exert themselves in the opening period and lose intensity later on. Either way, Robbie Neilson will surely have his troops prepared for a potential repeat of those last two matches.
It goes without saying the value is with the home team, providing their performance level reaches par. The Dons have little else riding on this game other than the satisfaction of beating the champions but shot data makes them no bigger than a 5/2 shot. The MK Dons 2-0 correct score is also worth playing at 20/1, given United’s inevitable desire to chase once behind.
