Milton Keynes Dons 2-3 Swindon - League Two 2018/2019 Statistical Preview

Jake Hesketh impressed from the bench at Exeter and Paul Tisdale might be tempted to start the Southampton loanee, even if that necessitates changing from a 3-4-3 to a 3-5-2 formation.
George Williams' is out for a prolonged period, so January recruit David Wheeler could deputise at right wing-back.
Jordan Moore-Taylor is MK Dons' best defender, but is a doubt for this match, so Russ Martin could start in the back-three.

Marc Richards had been set to join Port Vale on Deadline Day, but the move fell through due to logistical issues; new signing Theo Robinson could start up top.
Richie Wellens has thrown down the gauntlet to Michael Doughty by taking the key creator off early against Crawley, subsequently warning that his place in Swindon's XI is not assured, especially with Cameron McGilp joining from Birmingham.
There had been positive news on the fitness of midfielder Toumani Diagouraga and centre-back Chris Robertson over the festive period, but neither have since made the match-day squad.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
3	M.K. Dons	23	10	13	79
13	Swindon	16	16	14	64

Prediction

Milton Keynes Dons lost 3-1 at Exeter last time out, meaning an alarming run of six defeats in nine league games has called their promotion credentials into question; a combination of injuries, Rhys Healey's departure, slow winter transfer business and defensive capitulation are all factors for this significant dip in form.
Swindon Town have taken seven points from their last four games and, perhaps more tellingly, they have averaged an xG ratio of 75.34% over that period, which is the best record in the division; the Robins do, however, need to respond promptly to last week's 1-0 home defeat to Crawley.
A draw would not be a bad result for out-of-form MK Dons against arguably the best-performing team in League Two in 2019.