League One: Stockport County vs Mansfield – Betting preview

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

Stockport County enjoy home advantage, when visitors Mansfield swing by this coming Tuesday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Ranked as number 5 in the League One standings, Stockport County, have so far collected 71 points this season, while Mansfield collected 55 points. This puts them up as number 14 after 42 rounds.

Form: Stockport County vs Mansfield

Stockport County Form

Stockport County go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 2-2 draw against Bolton. They went on to beat AFC Wimbledon 0-2, before sharing the spoils with Exeter in a 3-3 draw. Stockport County have been in potent form at Edgeley Park, winning no less than five of the past six League One matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 14 goals while letting in four.

Mansfield Form

Mansfield came through the last three games without a win, but still managed to record two draws in this run. They lost 2-1 against Wigan, followed by a 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient. In their last match, they finished even 2-2 against Luton. Mansfield claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by four goals to four.

Betting stats for Stockport County and Mansfield

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Stockport County and Mansfield. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Stockport County vs Mansfield

Lucas Akins shows decent form right now for Mansfield, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Stockport County, who are strong favourites this coming Tuesday. Siding with Adama Sidibeh also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.

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Full-time result

Stockport County won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Mansfield won three of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing five and losing two. Stockport County did not lose any of their last 7 matches. Stockport County are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Mansfield have not lost to Stockport County in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Stockport County scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Mansfield got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Of the previous 10 outings, Mansfield scored the opening goal five times, whereas Stockport County were first on target in seven of their last 10 games. Stockport County have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Mansfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Stockport County’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Mansfield, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Stockport County scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.