Mansfield and Exeter face each other in what promises to be a close mid-table clash. However, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win as the Grecians struggle defensively on the road. Striker Lucas Akins is a major doubt after missing the 0-0 draw with Wycombe, but the Yellows have been strong defensively, conceding just 0.9 goals per game and keeping 50% clean sheets overall. At home, they have allowed only 0.5 goals per match, scoring 1.75 on average, reflecting solid home form with 1.75 points per game. Their expected goals of 1.12 versus xGA of 1.53 suggests that while they create fewer chances, they remain hard to break down.
Exeter, meanwhile, have struggled defensively, conceding 2 goals per game and shipping 4 in their last loss to Rotherham, but their attack is potent, averaging 1.6 goals per match. On the road, they score 1.5 per game but concede 2.67, hinting at an open contest. H2H stats show 56% BTTS and 56% over 2.5 goals, suggesting both teams can find the net.
Given Exeter's shaky defence on the road and Mansfield's promising home record, we are tempted to bet on Home Win. Additionally, Over 2.5 goals (56% H2H) and BTTS (56% H2H) markets seem appealing.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 15:01.
What is our Mansfield vs Exeter prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Mansfield 2 - 1 Exeter
Mansfield vs Exeter Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Will Evans @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Will Evans @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Mansfield 0 @ -174 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Mansfield to Win @ -175 Odds
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View OfferMansfield Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwddd | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwd | 1.75 |
| Away | wwwdd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.25 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.46 | 0.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.21 | 1.74 |
Exeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdl | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Away | wdlwd | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 2.75 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.00 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.59 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.09 | 1.58 |
Mansfield vs Exeter Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Mansfield (38%)
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