Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Mansfield and Stevenage square off against each other at One Call Stadium in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Yellows are eyeing their sixth consecutive league win, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. A man to watch in the home team will be Will Evans, who scored a brace in a 2-0 victory over Blackpool, while Nigel Clough has no fresh injury worries.
The Boro, on the other hand, aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Peterborough. Mansfield Town, though, do not suit Stevenage, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the home side. Talented forward Kenneth Aboh is rated doubtful for the visitors after limping off with injury in the EFL Trophy defeat. In their last encounter at the venue Mansfield defeated Stevenage 1-0.
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.