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- Milton Keynes Dons haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Burton Albion have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
Milton Keynes Dons have less rest than Burton Albion in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a FA Cup game only four days ago. That game was an away game at Stevenage, so at least Milton are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Milton Keynes Dons form and stats
Milton Keynes Dons have performed here at Stadium mk this season with 5 wins from 8 League One matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 2.
The fans are hoping that Milton will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the FA Cup game against Stevenage (after extra-time). The defeat against Stevenage (after extra-time) was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored one minutes into stoppage time (by L. Norris).
Before that, Milton Keynes Dons had a League One home game versus Cambridge United which ended with a victory 4-1.The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Milton matches with similar probabilities have ended with three wins, one draw and two defeats (from six games).
There will be little rest for Milton after this match as they are travelling to Sheffield Wednesday for a League One game in only three days.
A decent goal production from Milton Keynes Dons in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Milton have conceded 10 in these home matches. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Burton Albion form and stats
Burton Albion have only collected 8 points from their away games in the League One, after 2-2-4 (8 played). Three has not been a lucky number for Burton as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Fleetwood Town match.
C. Lakin was the last player to score for the away team. Burton haven't scored a league goal in the last 190 minutes.
Burton might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Charlton Athletic proved too strong as Burton Albion slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at Pirelli Stadium. Ryan Leak was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 7.8. The defender Leak won 13 of 18 duels.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Wycombe Wanderers at their stadium, the result 5-0.As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and Burton playing away, we found three games. Results were zero away wins, one draw and two home wins.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Accrington Stanley in just three days.
Goals are few and far between in Burton's away league games. Only 4 goals from 8 travels. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Burton have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last five matches): Milton Keynes Dons two wins, one draw and Burton Albion two victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Twine 8 goals |  M. Watters 4 goals | M. Eisa 4 goals |
Milton Keynes Dons missing players
Burton Albion missing players
| Milton Keynes Dons | Burton Albion | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 31 | 14 | 7 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| 22 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 81% | 75% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 62% | 71% |
| 69% | 62% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 25% | 41% |
| 38% | 25% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 31% | 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 69% | 50% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 25% | 53% |
| 19% | 38% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 38% | 24% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 29% |
| 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 4.9 | 5.1 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 9 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14.3 | 14.8 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 12 | 12.8 |
| 5.4 | 5.6 | 6.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 36% | 31% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 17% | 27% |
| 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 20 | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
- Burton Albion have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Milton Keynes Dons have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Burton Albion have scored away.
- Milton Keynes Dons haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | Wigan Athletic | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Rotherham United | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 31 |
| 4 | Wycombe Wanderers | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 31 |
| 5 | Milton Keynes Dons | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 28 |
| 6 | Oxford United | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 28 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 28 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wednesday | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 26 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 24 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 23 |
| 11 | Bolton Wanderers | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | -2 | 22 |
| 12 | Cambridge United | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -5 | 22 |
| 13 | Burton Albion | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 22 |
| 14 | Accrington Stanley | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -9 | 21 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
| 16 | Cheltenham Town | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -7 | 20 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 19 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 17 |
| 19 | Gillingham | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Morecambe | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | -5 | 15 |
| 21 | Shrewsbury Town | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -7 | 15 |
| 22 | Fleetwood Town | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 14 |
| 23 | Doncaster Rovers | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 21 | -18 | 12 |
| 24 | Crewe Alexandra | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -19 | 9 |