Our Milton Keynes Dons vs Cheltenham Prediction: 1-1
Milton Keynes Dons vs Cheltenham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Milton Keynes Dons vs Cheltenham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Milton Keynes Dons's Last Match – Bristol City vs Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England EFL Cup defeat against Bristol City on August 12. In that match, Milton Keynes Dons controlled 35% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City | 65% | 6 (2) | 1.09 | 45 |
Milton Keynes Dons | 35% | 3 (0) | 0.56 | 41 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Exeter
Cheltenham will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England EFL Cup victory over Exeter on August 13. In that match, Cheltenham saw 47% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cheltenham | 47% | 14 (8) | 2.36 | 66 |
Exeter | 53% | 5 (1) | 0.44 | 45 |
Milton Keynes Dons vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Milton Keynes Dons | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.45 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Milton Keynes Dons are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Milton Keynes Dons 14-13
Cheltenham 12-14
What are the odds for this match?
Milton Keynes Dons to win: @1.571
Draw: @4
Cheltenham to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2