Burton vs MK Dons
25th January 1945hrs
Football – England – League One
Pick Draw
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 12/5 odds recorded 19:56 GMT 23rd January 2022
The recent form of Burton has picked up as they have strung together a four-match unbeaten streak of form.
Will they be able to keep that going on Tuesday night as they host Milton Keynes?
The MK Dons will be looking for a bounce-back performance having lost on the weekend, snapping a good run of form.
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Burton Preview – Burton look to extend positive form
There has been a reasonable return of positive form from Burton in League One recently.
They have gone undefeated in their last four with a W2 D2 record.
In the match outright for Tuesday, the win for Burton is at a quote of 9/5* (odds recorded 19:56 GMT 23rd January 2022 at Bet365).
Their home form for the season is W7 D3 L3.
Burton have banked 10 of the last available 12 points at home in a good run of form.
On the weekend, they played out a 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon.
Burton have produced a 1.77 goal average on home turf which is a decent return.
Of their seven home victories in League One this season, three have been by at least a two-goal margin.
When they paid a visit to MK Dons earlier this season, Burton lost 1-0.
Burton have hosted MK Dons three times before and it has been a W1 L2 record for them from that.
Burton have lost their last two at the Pirelli Stadium by a 2-1 scoreline to the Dons.
Can they buck that little trend?
Burton have hit the back of the net in each of their last eight fixtures home and away.
The slight concern for them is that they have not kept a clean sheet in six.
There are only four teams in the division who have better home records this season than Burton.
They certainly look as if they are going to be competitive on Tuesday.
MK Dons Preview – Can the Dons bounce back?
A 1-0 home loss against Doncaster on the weekend saw the MK Dons have a five-match unbeaten streak snapped (W3 D2).
They are still well-positioned inside the playoff places in League One at the moment.
Their unbeaten away form is still intact and that stands at four (W3 D1).
So they are a force to be reckoned with and have netted at least two goals in three of their last four away fixtures.
It has been an average of more than two goals per away game by the MK Dons this season.
Their road record for the campaign stands at W6 D4 L3.
Only two of those victories have come against teams who are currently in the top half of the table (D1 L1).
77% of MK Dons away fixtures this season have gone over 2.5 goals.
They have earned a clean sheet in only 8% of road games, which has helped boost that stat.
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MK Dons have hit the back of the net in each of their last seven away games.
Without a doubt, they do carry a threat.
Only Wycombe and Wigan have a better away record in the league this season than the MK Dons.
Only Wigan and Sunderland have produced more goals than them.
Both teams to score certainly looks like a viable option, but that’s a long odds-on quote for football betting.
Burton vs MK Dons Betting Advice
One interesting pick is the MK Dons to score first at 10/11.* (odds recorded 19:56 GMT 23rd January 2022 at Bet365)
That’s because Burton have conceded 64% of their home goals in the first half of matches this season.
So the Dons could sneak in there. But with Burton having scored 61% of all home goals after the break, the home side can’t be counted out.
Key Facts – Burton vs MK Dons Betting Tip
- Burton are unbeaten in four home matches (W3 D1).
- Burton have no clean sheet in six fixtures
- MK Dons have remained undefeated across their last four away games
The draw in the match outright may just be the best option for this game at a quote of 12/5* (odds recorded 19:56 GMT 23rd January 2022 at Bet365).
It’s a quick turnaround for both teams after the weekend’s action.
They both look equally tough as one another to knock over, so the share of the spoils looks to be the best betting option.
The best betting odds for Burton vs MK Dons
Burton to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
MK Dons to win: 29/20 at Bet365
