MK Dons vs Cheltenham Predictions

• MK Dons have won six of their 11 home league games
• Cheltenham are on a run of seven defeats in 12 away fixtures
• The Robins have only won once in seven clashes with MK Dons

MK on the cusp of the play-offs

Liam Manning has been a revelation since taking charge at Stadium MK, and they have been very much a surprise package in League One this season, heading into this tie on the cusp of the play-offs.

Their home form has been particularly strong, suffering just three defeats in eleven league outings, all of which were against teams above them in the table.

They have, in fact, only dropped points against one team who sit below them in the division, in a 3-3 draw with Fleetwood, and are expected to register another victory in this clash.

Cheltenham’s away struggles

Cheltenham have been poor on the road, winning just twice away from Whaddon Road in the league, while they come into this fixture on a run of four defeats in five at all venues.

Michael Duff’s side sit in mid-table, but that is largely down to some strong form at home. They have only beaten one team above them in the table on the road (Charlton), losing on the two occasions they have played a side in the top six.

On top of that, MK Dons have proved to be a bogey team for Cheltenham. The Robins have lost on both their previous visits to Stadium MK, while only winning once in seven meetings between the two sides.

I expect that trend to continue in this one, predicting that MK Dons will pick up another impressive three points, selecting 2-0 as a correct score.