Northampton vs Mansfield Prediction 28 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 8 Preview

📅 28 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Sixfields Stadium (Northampton)

Northampton will host Mansfield in Round 8 of League One at Sixfields Stadium. Northampton's season has been a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and two losses from six matches, totaling a score of 8:7. At home, they have had one win, one draw, and one loss, scoring 3 goals and conceding 3. Their last competitive outing saw them triumph over Huddersfield with a 3:1 scoreline. Key players for Northampton include Tarique Fosu and Callum Morton, who have been standout performers, along with Jon Guthrie, who has played every minute in the last five matches.

Mansfield, on the other hand, has had a strong start to the season, with three wins, two draws, and one loss, totaling 11 goals scored and 11 conceded across six matches. Their away record stands at one win and one loss, with a total of 3 goals scored and 5 conceded. In their last competitive match, Mansfield secured a 2:1 victory against Shrewsbury. Key players for Mansfield include Adedeji Oshilaja, recognized for his solid performances, Lee Gregory, who is among the top scorers with five goals, and Stephen McLaughlin, who has also been a consistent presence.

Historically, the last five matches between these two teams have seen Northampton win once, while Mansfield has claimed three victories, with one match ending in a draw. Their most recent encounter was in March 2023, where Northampton edged out a 1:0 win. In terms of offensive capabilities, Mansfield currently boasts a stronger attack, ranked 7th to 8th in the competition with 11 goals scored, compared to Northampton's 12th to 14th ranking with 8 goals. Defensively, Northampton has performed better, having conceded only 7 goals compared to Mansfield's 11.

Where to watch Northampton vs Mansfield?

📺 Link to watch Northampton vs Mansfield Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Tarique Fosu (Northampton): A dynamic winger known for his speed and creativity on the ball.
• Lee Gregory (Mansfield): A key player for Mansfield, leading the scoring charts and posing a constant threat to defenses.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Mansfield has conceded the highest number of free kicks this season, totaling 19.
• Northampton has scored in 8 out of the last 9 home matches against Mansfield.
• Mansfield has not lost in their last 4 matches this season.

💡 Northampton vs Mansfield Prediction

This matchup promises to be closely contested, with Northampton looking to leverage their home advantage against a strong Mansfield side. Mansfield’s impressive offensive record could give them the edge, especially with Lee Gregory in top form. However, Northampton's resilient defense may frustrate Mansfield's attempts to score. Expect a tightly fought match, potentially leaning in favor of Mansfield, but with both teams likely to find the net.

Northampton vs Mansfield Betting Tips

• At least one goal will be scored in both halves.
• Expect over 2.5 goals in total.
• Both teams to score in the match.