Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Mansfield
Match Time & Date:
31/10/2023
20:45
Prediction: 2-1
Port Vale
One Call Stadium will be packed when Mansfield Town and Port Vale lock horns in the EFL Cup last 16 on Tuesday evening. The Yellows look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Lucas Akins limped off with injury in a 2-1 win over Walsall at the weekend, with James Gale likely to step up.
The Valiants, on the other hand, aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Peterborough and Cheltenham, but given their poor winless run in the League One, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the home side. In their last meeting at the venue Port Vale defeated Mansfield 3-0, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.
Highlighted Team (Mansfield):
Founded in 1897, Mansfield Town are a professional club that compete in the League 2, the English fourth tier. The Stags are well known for their yellow shirts and blue shorts, while the colour of their away kit is black. Field Mill is the club’s home ground, the stadium with the capacity of 9,186.
The venue was built back in 1861 and renovated in 1999. Chesterfield and Notts County are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals. Mansfield Town did well to win the Football League Trophy in 1986/1987 season, with the team beating Bristol City on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the regular time, with Kevin Kent and Glyn Riley scoring for Mansfield Town and Bristol City respectively. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold is the player with most appearances as he played 513 games for the Stags in all competitions.
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