Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Forest Green
Match Time & Date:
18/12/2021
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield
The New Lawn will host Saturday’s football game between Forest Green and Mansfield Town, the two teams who are eyeing promotion to the League One. The Green Army are eager to retain top position in the standings, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive win on home soil. The attacking partnership of Stevens and Matt, who impressed in a thrilling 5-5 draw with Oldham Athletic, is likely to prove a handful for the opposition defenders.
The Yellows, on the other hand, have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team recording a win in each of their last three league fixtures. Considering that the visitors are high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s showdown, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. In their last meeting at the venue Mansfield defeated Forest Green 2-1, but home win should be considered this time out.
Highlighted Player (Ebou Adams):
After spending his youth career at Orpington and Dartford, Ebou Adams made his debut for the Dartford senior team on April 26, 2014, in a 3-1 loss to Nuneaton Town. Born in Greenwich, England on January 15, 1996, Ebou Adams is a midfielder who played for the likes of Walton Casuals (loan), Norwich City, Braintree Town (loan), Shrewsbury Town (loan), Leyton Orient (loan), and Ebbsfleet Town as well before joining Forest Green Rovers.
He signed a two-year deal with the Green Army on June 18, 2019, making his debut with the club on August 10, 2019, in a 1-1 draw with Walsall. The footballer of Gambian descent debuted for the Gambia national team against Morocco B in November 2017.
His primary position is central midfield, but he is often used as a defensive midfielder. Ebou Adams has dual citizenship (England/Gambia), and he wears the number 14 shirt at Forest Green.
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.
