Our Reading vs Milton Keynes Dons Prediction: 2-1
Reading vs Milton Keynes Dons in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 7, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Reading vs Milton Keynes Dons 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
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Mansfield
Reading should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Mansfield on October 4. In that match, Reading had 61% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 61% | 0 (2) | 0.92 | 46 |
 Mansfield | 39% | 0 (3) | 0.69 | 47 |
Milton Keynes Dons's Last Match – Milton Keynes Dons vs Gillingham
Milton Keynes Dons will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 England League 2 triumph against Gillingham on October 4. In that match, Milton Keynes Dons saw 46% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Milton Keynes Dons | 46% | 0 (4) | 2.58 | 26 |
 Gillingham | 54% | 0 (4) | 2.2 | 49 |
Reading vs Milton Keynes Dons Stats
Key Stats
| Reading | Milton Keynes Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Milton Keynes Dons average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.