League One: Rotherham vs Mansfield – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 25 match between Rotherham and Mansfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Rotherham and Mansfield are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Tuesday at New York Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Form: Rotherham vs Mansfield

Rotherham Form

Rotherham suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Doncaster in a 1-2 defeat. Bradford also proved too hard to handle, as they won 1-0, before Rotherham were able to strike back last time out in a 1-0 win against Plymouth. Rotherham claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew one and lost three, scored five goals and conceded nine.

Mansfield Form

Mansfield came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 1-0 against Blackpool. A 0-2 defeat against Lincoln City followed, before a 2-2 draw with AFC Wimbledon. Mansfield claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and six scored.

Betting facts for Rotherham and Mansfield

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Rotherham and Mansfield. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Rotherham vs Mansfield

Joe Rafferty is the most prolific League One marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Mansfield look to Jonathan Russell, hoping he can add to his current total of two League One goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Rotherham won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at New York Stadium. They drew two and lost five as well, while Mansfield won four of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost two. Rotherham have not lost to Mansfield in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Rotherham scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Mansfield only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Mansfield should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Tuesday, as Rotherham only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Mansfield claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Rotherham have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Mansfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Rotherham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Mansfield, who managed to score one time in those matches.