Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Mansfield
Match Time & Date:
28/10/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Walsall
In-form Mansfield Town will look to extend their winning run to three games when they take on Walsall on Matchday 16. The Yellows have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Lucas Akins, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late and we are positive that the 34-year-old is going to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
The Saddlers, on the other hand, head into Saturday’s clash following back-to-back draws with Newport County and Crawley Town. Walsall aim to extend their unbeaten run to four games, but given Mansfield’s fine form, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed. As for the away team, forward Danny Johnson is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last league match.
Highlighted Player (Lucas Akins):
After making his first football steps in Huddersfield Town youth academy, Lucas Akins made his first-team debut against Northampton Town as he came as a substitute to replace Luke Beckett. However, he made no more than five appearances for Huddersfield Town as he was sent on loan to Nortwich Victoria.
After spending two seasons at Hamilton Academical, the winger, who was born on 25 February 1989, joined Tranmere Rovers in July, 2010. Lucas Atkins scored 7 goals in 77 appearances for the club and in 2012 he signed a contract with Stevenage. The English footballer played 77 league games for the Boro and he scored 13 goals for the club.
During the 2013/2014 campaign he was on Burton Albion’s radar and at the end of the season he joined the Pirelli Stadium outfit. Lucas Atkins enjoys playing football, but dancing is considered his passion as well. His main position is right wing, but he plays as both centre forward and left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Walsall):
Founded in 1888, Walsall are a professional club that play home matches at Bescot Stadium. The capacity of the venue is 11,300 people and it was opened in 1990. Nicknamed the Saddlers, Walsall footballers wear red shirts and white shorts when playing in front of home fans, while black is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Walsall played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa on April 9, 1888 in their first ever game, with the team recording their biggest win on March 4, 1899 against Darwen (10-0). The Saddlers suffered their biggest defeat on December 17, 1892 as they were beaten by Small Heath 12-0.
Walsall fans consider wolverhampton wanderers the club’s biggest rivals, but the Saddlers have rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Port Vale as well as the two clubs are only 30 miles away from Walsall. Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann is one of the most notable footballers who played for the Bescot Stadium.
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