MK Dons vs Cheltenham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: MK Dons vs Cheltenham

MK Dons host Cheltenham in this League Two match at Stadium MK, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Goals Could Be in Short Supply

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when MK Dons go up against Cheltenham. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of 1.89 and we anticipate a return here.

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1-0 Win for MK Dons in Last Head-to-Head

Milton Keynes Dons got the win in their last League Two game. It was a 2-0 away triumph at SO Legal Stadium when meeting Barrow.

Four days ago, MK Dons travelled to Bristol City in the EFL Cup and were defeated 2-0.

Cheltenham Town lost when last in League Two action. In a home game at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, they were beaten 2-0 by Chesterfield.

On Wednesday night, Cheltenham triumphed 2-0 at home to Exeter City in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

MK Dons have beaten Cheltenham in the last two head-to-head encounters. A 1-0 win on their travels at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium came after a 3-2 home success at Stadium MK. The previous 6 H2H games have featured three MK Dons victories and three draws.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	MK Dons	8	3	3	2	13	7	6	13:7	12
24	Cheltenham	8	1	1	6	3	14	-11	3:14	4

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Confirmed Lineups

MK Dons confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Craig MacGillivray (GK), Gethin Jones, Luke Offord, Jack Sanders, Joe Tomlinson, William Collar, Alex Gilbey, Liam Kelly, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Callum Paterson, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.

Cheltenham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Day (GK), James Wilson, Scot Bennett, Jokubas Mazionis, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Ryan Broom, Luke Young, Darragh Power, George Miller, Ethon Archer, Jordan Thomas.

MK Dons vs Cheltenham Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best MK Dons vs Cheltenham picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’re not expecting too many goals to be scored when it comes to this League Two encounter. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 Goals and this selection is on offer at 1.89.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of League Two data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key MK Dons vs Cheltenham league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 MK Dons games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 MK Dons games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cheltenham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cheltenham games.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

MK Dons 2 - 0 Cheltenham

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MK Dons vs Cheltenham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

MK Dons Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

Milton Keynes Dons are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League Two encounter. The 1.52 for them coming out on top suggests a 66% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Cheltenham Town are available at 5.75.

If MK Dons beat Cheltenham by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at 1.82. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the 1.78 about Both Teams to Score No.

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MK Dons Struggling to Kick Drawing Habit at Home

MK Dons haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Stadium MK. Paul Warne's side have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Cheltenham have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

In the last meeting at Stadium MK, MK Dons defeated Cheltenham by a 3-2 scoreline. The past 3 H2H games at Stadium MK have included two MK Dons wins along with a single draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
MK Dons Home Stats		2-4-4	1.70	0.60	1.10	4	6	3	7
Cheltenham Away Stats		4-1-5	3.10	1.30	1.80	7	3	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

MK Dons vs Cheltenham Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the MK Dons vs Cheltenham team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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