Mansfield Town continue to struggle for consistency, taking just 1.00 point per game across their last 10 matches and winning only 20% of them. However, we predict a 1-0 home win as Northampton are running down a blind alley. Mansfield's recent 1-1 draw with Bradford showed familiar patterns: the Yellows create enough (xG 1.91 at home) but too often fail to turn chances into goals, scoring just 1.17 per home match in this stretch. Defensive issues remain as well, with the Stags conceding 1.67 goals per home game and keeping only 17% clean sheets at home. Injuries to Bolton and Cargill further complicate their defensive stability.
Northampton, meanwhile are in even poorer form, sitting in the relegation zone and averaging just 0.50 points per game across their last 10 outings. Their away numbers are worrying—0.67 points per game, 0.67 goals scored, and failing to score in 50% of away matches. Defensively, they concede 1.67 goals per away match, while their xGA of 2.18 away from home highlights serious structural problems.
Given Mansfield's better xG numbers and Northampton’s poor away record, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (both sides struggle for goals despite high match averages).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Mansfield vs Northampton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Mansfield 1 - 0 Northampton
Mansfield vs Northampton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Will Evans @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Will Evans @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Mansfield -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Northampton +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Mansfield to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Mansfield to Win/Mansfield to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Mansfield - Yes @ 125 Odds
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View OfferMansfield Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllddlwdd | 1.00 |
| Home | lldlwd | 0.83 |
| Away | wldd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.83 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.17 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.67 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.91 | 1.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.40 | 1.38 |
Northampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllldllll | 0.50 |
| Home | lldl | 0.25 |
| Away | wdllll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.00 | 1.31 | 0.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.76 | 1.13 | 2.18 |
Mansfield vs Northampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Mansfield (40%)
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Northampton (33%)
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