"The Hornets will move on! Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons Prediction
Milton Keynes Dons
On Tuesday, a League Cup match will take place at Vicarage Road, where Watford will host Milton Keynes Dons. Here’s a prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Watford
Last season, the "Hornets" finished in the middle of the Championship table, securing the 15th spot. Watford ended six points clear of the relegation zone but fell a significant 17 points short of the top six.
During the off-season, the "Yellow Army" played several friendlies with mixed results. They managed to defeat Hibernian (3-2) and Boreham Wood (1-0), but they also suffered defeats against Reading (0-2), Gillingham (0-2), and Wycombe Wanderers (2-3).
In the first round of the new season, Tom Cleverley's side played an away match against Millwall, securing a 3-2 victory. Despite taking a 2-0 lead, Watford allowed the hosts to level the score, but they managed to score the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Milton Keynes Dons
The "Dons" finished fourth in League Two last season. Over 46 matches, they secured 23 wins and accumulated 78 points, falling eight points behind third-placed Mansfield but comfortably ahead of their closest competitors, Doncaster and Crewe, who were seven points behind.
In the promotion playoffs, Milton Keynes Dons were outclassed by Crawley Town, losing 0-3 away and 1-6 at home.
During the off-season, Milton Keynes Dons played six friendlies but failed to impress, securing only two wins against Chelmsford and Wealdstone while losing three matches to Barnet, Aylesbury, and Plymouth. In the first round of the new season, Milton Keynes Dons suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Bradford City.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams last met in August 2022, when Milton Keynes Dons secured a 2-0 away victory in the League Cup.
- Both teams scored in Watford's last four matches.
- Both teams scored in four of the last five matches involving Milton Keynes Dons.
Watford vs Milton Keynes Dons Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side, with odds of 1.61 for a Watford victory. We recommend betting on a "Watford Win."
