League Two: Newport vs Mansfield – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 36 match between Newport and Mansfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Newport should be highly motivated for the task ahead in round 36 of the League Two campaign, when they take on League-leaders Mansfield. With little to lose, they have their eyes fixed on an upset at Rodney Parade this coming Saturday.

Mansfield enjoy the view from the top of the table with 63 points after 33 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Newport find themselves positioned as number 10 in the League Two with 49 points following 34 rounds.

Team form: Newport vs Mansfield

Newport Form

Newport added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Gillingham by 1-0. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons, followed up by a 1-4 win against Harrogate Town. Newport won four of their previous six League Two games at the Rodney Parade. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded seven and scored ten goals.

Mansfield Form

Their past three matches saw Mansfield beating Harrogate Town 9-2, losing 2-1 against Walsall, and beating Salford City by 5-1. Mansfield won three of a possible six away matches in the League Two, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 while also conceding five times.

Betting stats and facts for Newport and Mansfield

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Newport and Mansfield played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Newport vs Mansfield

It is difficult to look past Will Swan, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent League Two matches for Mansfield, with a total for the season saying six goals scored in this League Two campaign. With five goals lately for Newport in the League Two, Will Evans is also a player to look out for.

Popular betting markets: Newport vs Mansfield

Full-time result

Newport claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Mansfield won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing four in this series of matches. Mansfield were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Mansfield have not lost to Newport in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Newport scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Mansfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Mansfield managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 5 last consecutive meetings between Newport and Mansfield when playing at Rodney Parade.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Newport, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Mansfield’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.5 goals in these matches. Mansfield scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.

Suggested bet: Newport vs Mansfield

To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Newport vs Mansfield mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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