League Two: Mansfield vs Walsall – Betting preview

Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the League Two match between Mansfield and Walsall. Keep reading to get the latest team news, stats and betting tips.

When Walsall come to One Call Stadium for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Mansfield will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Ranked as number 4 in the League Two standings, Mansfield, have so far collected 26 points this season, while Walsall collected 20 points. This puts them up as number 14 after 15 rounds.

Team form: Mansfield vs Walsall

Mansfield Form

Mansfield conquered seven points from their last three matches and started off drawing 0-0 with AFC Wimbledon. Next up was a 1-4 win against Notts Co., before Harrogate Town were defeated in 1-4 win. Mansfield won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two, while also drawing three. They suffered zero defeats, while they scored seven and conceded two goals.

Walsall Form

Walsall are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 4-1 against Gillingham, before sharing the points in a 3-3 draw with Newport. Another draw followed, this time 1-1 against Crawley. Walsall claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting stats for Mansfield and Walsall

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Mansfield and Walsall played across all competitions.

Players on top: Mansfield vs Walsall

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Lucas Akins brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Mansfield will start him against Walsall, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Freddie Draper, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Mansfield claimed five wins in their previous 10 home games across all tournaments, while drawing four of the games. They suffered defeat in one of these outings. Walsall won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five. Mansfield are on a fantastic streak of no less than 15 matches in a row without defeat. Mansfield are without defeat in 6 home matches on the spin. Mansfield have not lost to Walsall in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Mansfield scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Curiously, Walsall only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Mansfield managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Mansfield have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Walsall.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Mansfield’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Walsall, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.

Suggested bet: Mansfield vs Walsall

The match between Mansfield and Walsall should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this League Two game.

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