Charlton Athletic vs Milton Keynes Dons Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two League One teams will be meeting in the third round of the EFL Trophy as Charlton Athletic will be hosting MK Dons at The Valley on Tuesday.

Both teams narrowly pushed through their second round matches and are separated by just six points in the third division.

Charlton have had a strong runof four consecutive victories in all competitions, but have sffered back-to-back losses in their last two matches.

Having been hindered by postponements, they had to wait until New Year’s Day to attempt a return from their 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle back on December 18.

However, they fell to the same scoreline, with Sam Vokes’ 35th-minute goal proving to be enough to secure the win for Wycombe Wanderers, which saw Charlton fall into the bottom half of the table.

Johnnie Jackson’s appointment has certainly helped turn the team’s fortunes around, but theymust ensure their good run of form was not just a new manager bounce.

MK Dons saw their home fixture with Cheltanham Town postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak among the visitors’ squad, and they had a few more days to rest and prepare for their meeting with relegation-threatened Gillingham on New Year’s Day.

However, the Dons failed to capitalise on that, being forced into a 0-0 draw with neither side being able to find the quality required to make the breakthrough.

Scoring goals has rarely been an issue for Liam Manning’s side this season, as they have scored 42 goals in 23 matches to this point, which is the third highest in the division, behind only the top two of Sunderland and Rotherham United who have also played an extra game.

Their only other goalless draw of the season was during the last round of the EFL Trophy, where they required penalties to see off League Two Leyton Orient.

Charlton Athletic vs Milton Leynes Dons head to head

The two teams have previously had 19 encounters across all competitions, and Charlton are leading with 8 victories while MK Dons have won 7, and they have drawn 4. Charlton have scored 20 goals and conceded 21. In their last five meetings, MK Dons have won three and Charlton two.

Milton Keynes Dons 1-2 Charlton Athletic 17/02/18

Milton Keynes Dons 3-0 Charlton Athletic 14/08/18

Charlton Athletic 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons 02/12/20

Milton Keynes Dons 0-1 Charlton Athletic 26/01/21

Milton Keynes Dons 2-1 Charlton Athletic 17/08/21

Charlton Athletic latest home form

Charlton lost in their last home game 1-0 to Wycombe Wanderers. However, they have been on a good run of form at home, as they have not lost in any of their seven matches prior to that. In their last five matches at home, they have won four and lost one.

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Plymouth Argyle 20/11/21

Charlton Athletic 2-1 Aston Villa U21 30/11/21

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Ipswich Town 07/12/21

Charlton Athletic 2-0 Cambridge United 11/12/21

Charlton Athletic 0-1 Wycombe Wanderers 01/01/22

Charlton Athletic latest away form

The Addicks lost their last away league match 1-0 to Plymouth Argyle. However, they have been on a relatively good form on the road. They have recently defeated Gateshead 2-0 in the FA Cup. In their last five away matches, they have won two, drawn one and lost two.

Burton Albion 0-1 Charlton Athletic 13/11/21

Morecambe 2-2 Charlton Athletic 23/11/21

Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Charlton Athletic 27/11/21

Gateshead 0-2 Charlton Athletic 03/12/21

Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Charlton Athletic 18/12/21

Milton Keynes Dons latest home form

MK Dons have recently been on a relatively good form at home, as they have lost just one of their last five league matches. They have recently lost 2-1 to Oxford United on December 11. In their last five home matches, they have won two, drawn two and lost one.

Milton Keynes Dons 4-1 Cambridge United 13/11/21

Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Burton Albion 20/11/21

Milton Keynes Dons 1-1 Plymouth Argyle 08/12/21

Milton Keynes Dons 1-2 Oxford United 11/12/21

Milton Keynes Dons 0-0 Gillingham 01/01/22

Milton Keynes Dons latest away form

The Dons have most recently been on good form on the road, as they have not lost their last three away matches. Their last defeat came on November 23 when they lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday. They have recently defeated Leyton Orient through penalties after a 0-0 draw in the EFL Trophy.

Stevenage (E)2-1 Milton Keynes Dons 16/11/21

Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Milton Keynes Dons 23/11/21

Morecmbe 0-4 Milton Keynes Dons 27/11/21

Leyton Orient 0-0(P) Milton Keynes Dons 30/11/21

Lincoln City 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons 26/12/21

Charlton Athletic news

Jake Forster-Caskey continues to recover from a cruciate ligament injury, while Adam Matthews, Sam Lavelle and Corey Blackett-Taylor will miss out as they are not ready to start.

Akin Famewo and Deji Elerewe will also miss through injuries, while Conor Washington will feature as part of a front two alongside Josh Davison.

Milton Keynes Dons news

Max Watters will be missing as he has returned to his parent club Cardiff City after the Welsh club activated a clause in his loan agreement.

Troy Parrott replaced Hiram Boateng at the front against Gillingham but may return to the bench, while Scott Twine and Mohamed Eisa will feature at the front.

Prediction and Odds

MK Dons will be heading into this fixture having been in a better form recently, and they have won three matches in their last six encounters, while Charlton have won two.

However, cup football comes with many surprises, which could see the game go either way, but the Dons could win here.

Odds: 1 2.78 X 3.05 2 2.35