MK Dons vs Plymouth Argyle Match Analysis and Prediction

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MK Dons will be heading into Wednesday’s encounter with Plymouth Argyle sitting just two point apart from their fourth-placed opponents in the League One standings.

While MK Dons have won four of their last five games, the visitors have registered three defeats in succession.

Although MK Dons have failed to record back-to-back victories across all competitions since September, it has been a different story for Liam Manning’s side in their third division.

Three victories in a row came between October 30 and November 20, and though a late 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday was a big loss, MK Dons responded with a 4-0 victory over Morecambe in the following fixture.

Sitting just four points behind the top spot with a game in hand on some of the clubs above them, Liam Manning will be delighted with their current standing, but there is a feeling that there is still more to come.

With the Wednesday fixture yet to come, MK Dons would have enjoyed a week’s break, with their last away match coming in the EFL Trophy where they succeeded through penalties against Leyton Orient.

Top goalscorer Scott Twine has been performing well in his last four outings, contributing three goals and four assists.

As MK Dons have been on an upward turn of form, it is really contrary on the side of their opponents, with Plymouth losing three successive league games.

Ryan Lowe’s side remain just two points apart from the leaders, which indicates how well they have been performing until mid-November, and everyone associated with Plymouth will hope that their FA Cup victory at the weekend gets them back on track in the long term.

A goal around four minutes before time from Luke Jephcott secured a 2-1 win at Rochdale, with the player overcoming the disappointment of his early withdrawal in the previous game.

MK Dons vs Plymouth Argyle head to head

The two League One teams have previously met 6 times, with Plymouth taking the lead of four victries while MK Dons have won two. Plymouth have scored 7 goals and conceded 4, with more goals being scored in away fixtures.

Plymouth Argyle 1-0 MK Dons 25/04/21

Plymouth Argyle 0-1 MK Dons 09/09/17

MK Dons 0-1 Plymouth Argyle 26/12/17

Plymouth Argyle 1-0 MK Dons 19/12/20

MK Dons 2-1 Plymouth Argyle16/03/21

MK Dons latest home form

MK Dons have recently had a relatively good run of form. They have not lost any of their last three matches at home, having drawn once against Stevenage in the FA Cup. In their last five, they have won two, drawn one and lost two in all competitions.

MK Dons 0-3 Rotherham United 23/10/21

MK Dons 2-4 Aston Villa U21 26/10/21

MK Dons 2-2 Stevenage 06/11/21

MK Dons 4-1 Cambridge United 13/11/21

MK Dons 1-0 Burton Albion 20/11/21

MK Dons latest away form

Despite their inconsistence in performance in their away fixtures, MK Dons seem to be on an upward turn of form with the two victories in their most recent games. They won their last match in the EFL Trophy through penalties after a 0-0 draw to Leyton Orient after extra time.

Crewe Alexandra 1-4 MK Dons 30/10/21

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

Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 MK Dons 23/11/21

Morecambe 0-4 MK Dons 27/11/21

Leyton Orient 0-0(p) MK Dons 30/11/21

Plymouth Argyle latest home form

Plymouth have been on a good run of form at home in the recent weeks. However, they lost in their last two matches, which is something to consider. In their last five, they have won three and lost two in all competition, scoring 7 goals and conceding 7 in the process.

Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Ipswich Town 30/10/21

Plymouth Argyle (p)1-1 Arsenal U21 02/11/21

Plymouth Argyle 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday 16/11/21

Plymouth Argyle 0-3 Wycombe Wanderers 23/11/21

Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Wigan Athletic 27/11/21

Plymouth Argyle latest away form

Despite losing 2-0 to Charlton Athletic recently, Plymouth are on a relatively good run of form away from home, having won their last away game which was in the FA Cup. In their last five, they have won two, drawn two and lost one, scoring 7 goals and conceding 5.

Morecambe 1-1 Plymouth Argyle 23/10/21

Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Plymouth Argyle 07/11/21

Accrington Stanley 1-4 PlymouthArgyle 16/11/21

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

Rochdale 1-2 Plymouth Argyle 05/12/21

MK Dons news

With a lot of changes having been made for the game in the EFL Trophy, the MK Dons first XI is likely to be the same as those who played against Morecambe.

Troy Parrott will be missing out after his dismissal in the Leyton Orient game, but he could have been among the substitutes had he been available.

Plymouth Argyle news

After coming through 55 minutesin the weekend, George Cooper is likely to drop out to the bench with Lowe unlikely to take risks on the left wing-back.

Ryan Low shuold deputise on Wednesday, with Jephcott feeling that he deserves to be recalled in place of Jordon Garrick or Ryan Hardie.

Prediction and Odds

Plymouth have in many occasions this season shown that they have the quality to challange for promotion and their confidence should return at some point.

However, we could see that comeback coming later than Wednesday. So, we are predicting a home victory, although Plymouth are still capable of picking a point.

Odds: 1 2.26 X 3.50 2 3.01