League One: Huddersfield vs Mansfield – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Huddersfield and Mansfield who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Huddersfield enjoy home advantage, when visitors Mansfield swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Huddersfield approach the next League One round as number 9 in the table, having claimed 64 points this season so far. With 44 games behind them, Mansfield amassed 58 points, placing them as number 12 before their next fixture.

Form: Huddersfield vs Mansfield

Huddersfield Form

In their previous three matches, Huddersfield first drew 3-3 against Wycombe, then 1-1 against Cardiff before also finishing even in a 3-3 draw against Bolton. Huddersfield only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored ten and conceded eight goals.

Mansfield Form

Mansfield have two draws and a win to show from their previous three matches. They started with a 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient. This was followed by another draw with Luton, this time 2-2, before they outclassed Stockport County by 0-1. 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 three goals conceded and five scored.

Betting stats and facts for Huddersfield and Mansfield

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Huddersfield 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: Huddersfield vs Mansfield

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

Betting markets: Huddersfield vs Mansfield

Full-time result

Huddersfield won four of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew six and lost none. Mansfield won three games, drew five and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Huddersfield did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Amazingly, Huddersfield are on a streak of 15 home matches without defeat. Huddersfield have beaten Mansfield in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Huddersfield scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Mansfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Huddersfield played. Mansfield managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Huddersfield have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Mansfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Huddersfield’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Mansfield played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. Huddersfield conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.