Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Mansfield
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2023
13:30
Prediction: 3-1
Grimsby
Mansfield Town and Grimsby Town go head to head at One Call Stadium in the opening match of the League Two round 24. The Yellows aim to build on back-to-back wins over Crawley Town and Sutton and they are seen as hot favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Alfie Kilgour remains on the sidelines with a long-term injury, but there are no fresh selection worries in the home team.
The visitors, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Harrogate, which is yet another reason why we are going to bet on the home side. As for the away team, midfielder Kieran Green should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the last league fixture. Charles Vernam is closing in on a return, but the midweek clash comes too early for the 27-year-old.
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.
