Milton Keynes Dons vs Bristol Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
27/01/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 29
  • Referee: Hicks C. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.871.01
Ball possession
54%46%
Total shots
1214
Shots on target
33
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
43
Passes
67% (201/300)61% (160/262)
Yellow cards
33
Expected goals (xG)
1.871.01
xG on target (xGOT)
1.140.27
Total shots
1214
Shots on target
33
Shots off target
65
Blocked shots
36
Shots inside the box
79
Shots outside the box
55
Hit the woodwork
20
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
1418
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
33
Free kicks
1810
Passes
67% (201/300)61% (160/262)
Long passes
33% (22/66)29% (22/77)
Passes in final third
41% (38/92)48% (51/107)
Crosses
13% (2/16)15% (2/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.900.61
Throw ins
2835
Fouls
1018
Tackles
69% (9/13)65% (13/20)
Duels won
6961
Clearances
4826
Interceptions
74
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
32
xGOT faced
0.271.14
Goals prevented
0.270.14

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 27', Paterson C. 🟨,
  • 28', Harbottle R. 🟨,
  • 40', Offord L. 🟨,
  • 45+7', 1 - 0, Paterson C. , Collins A. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Matete J. , Kelly L. ,
  • 63', Harrison E. , Rijks M. ,
  • 68', Senior J. , Akhamrich Y. ,
  • 76', Nemane A. , Jones G. ,
  • 77', Mola C. , Conteh K. ,
  • 83', Paterson C. , Hogan S. ,
  • 84', Wiles B. , Lemonheigh-Evans C. ,
  • 89', Conteh K. 🟨,
  • 90', Sparkes J. 🟨,
  • 90', Kelly L. 🟨,
  • 90+4', Collins A. , Ekpiteta M. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Milton Keynes Dons
59.2%
Draw
23.7%
Bristol Rovers
17.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.4% 26.6% 20%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.3% 22.1% 24.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Milton Keynes Dons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Milton Keynes Dons's performance.
  • Bristol Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Milton Keynes Dons than the current prediction. (-14.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Milton Keynes Dons that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bristol Rovers than the current prediction. (+7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Bristol Rovers could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.58
    (1.72)
    3.93
    (3.45)
    5.43
    (4.58)
    7.2%
    (9.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 4 high ROI users predict this event. MK Dons (votes: 2 - 50%). Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • AH -1 - MK Dons (2.01) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 1, 2nd Half - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • AH -0.75 - MK Dons (1.73) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • AH 0 - Bristol Rovers (4.15) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Milton Keynes Dons will win (4 of 5 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 44.94%100%.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 11 high ROI users predict this event. MK Dons (votes: 7 - 63.6%). Bristol Rovers (votes: 2 - 18.2%). Tie (votes: 2 - 18.2%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One and 22).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, MK Dons won 3.
    • In recent matches, MK Dons has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Bristol Rovers's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • MK Dons may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, MK Dons is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in MK Dons: Collar W. (Inactive) Mendez-Laing N. (Inactive) Thompson N. (Inactive) Tomlinson J. (Inactive) Wilson K. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Bristol Rovers: McEachran J. (Inactive) Morton C. (Inactive) Omochere P. (Injury) Southam-Hales M. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in MK Dons: Hepburn-Murphy R. (Inactive) Maguire L. (Inactive)
    • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, MK Dons won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 17:12. (average 1.4:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, MK Dons won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:5. (average 1.6:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers were as follows:
    11.10.2025 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 0:4
    04.02.2023 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 0:2
    13.12.2022 Bristol Rovers - Milton Keynes Dons 4:1
    11.10.2022 Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers 0:1
    Latest results of Milton Keynes Dons
    Latest results of Bristol Rovers
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley331811456:342265
    2Cambridge Utd33189648:262263
    3MK Dons331710662:332961
    4Notts Co33187852:322061
    5Swindon341941156:401661
    6Crewe341581150:401053
    7Chesterfield331314652:43953
    8Salford321641245:43252
    9Barnet3413111043:37650
    10Walsall321481040:35550
    11Colchester321310948:341449
    12Grimsby321310945:37849
    13Accrington331371336:34246
    14Fleetwood321281243:42144
    15Oldham311012934:30442
    16Gillingham3210111140:41-141
    17Shrewsbury341081633:52-1938
    18Tranmere33981645:57-1235
    19Cheltenham321051733:54-2135
    20Bristol Rovers33932132:56-2430
    21Crawley346101833:54-2128
    22Barrow32761933:50-1727
    23Harrogate34682024:51-2726
    24Newport33662132:60-2824

          Promotion ~ League One
          Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ National League