Bristol City vs MK Dons Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Bristol City vs MK Dons

Bristol City host MK Dons in this EFL Cup match at Ashton Gate, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Take Robins to Land Victory

Bristol City look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -159 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with MK Dons.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Bristol City won their last game 4-1. This was a Championship away victory at Bramall Lane against Sheffield United. The Robins had just 26% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Scott Twine scored two, with Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti also getting a goal.

Milton Keynes Dons won their previous game by a 2-0 League Two scoreline. It was on the road against Barrow at SO Legal Stadium.

Bristol City vs MK Dons Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Bristol City vs MK Dons betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think that Bristol City can win this EFL Cup game and we’re drawn to the odds of -159 which look like value. Our pick is appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest EFL Cup stats.

Key Bristol City vs MK Dons EFL Cup & league stats:

• City have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• City have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.

City to Win Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 61.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 2 - 0 MK Dons

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Bristol City to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Bristol City vs MK Dons Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have City as Favourites

Bristol City are available at -159 to come away with a triumph in this EFL Cup clash, meaning a 61% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Milton Keynes Dons have been priced up at +390.

Betting City -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -133 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over MK Dons means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+325

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+138

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-455

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-104

Scott Twine is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Scott Twine can be backed to find the net anytime at +235. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +525.

Scott Twine (City)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Max Bird (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Jason Knight (City)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Robert Atkinson (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Joe Williams (City)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Robert Dickie (City)

First

-

Anytime

--100

George Tanner (City)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Haydon Roberts (City)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Cameron Pring (City)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Zak Vyner (City)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bristol City Stats

MK Dons Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

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Bristol City vs MK Dons Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for City vs MK Dons before you bet. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups plus current injury reports.