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League One: Luton vs Mansfield – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One round 13 match between Luton and Mansfield and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

With both Luton and Mansfield sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Saturday at Kenilworth Road. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this League One campaign.

Luton are number 11 in the table on 16 points after 11 matches. Mansfield rank as number 12 with 15 points after 11 matches played.

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Form: Luton vs Mansfield

Luton Form

Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Luton at the moment. Against Doncaster, they came out on top in a 1-0 win, before drawing 2-2 against Blackpool. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 2-0 defeat against Stevenage. Luton managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League One. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored eight goals and conceded five times.

Mansfield Form

In their last three matches, Mansfield lost 2-1 against Port Vale, won 2-1 against Rotherham, and drew 1-1 with Reading. Mansfield claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by nine goals to six.

Betting facts for Luton 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 Luton and Mansfield played across all tournaments.

  • In 6 of the last 8 Luton home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Luton home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Luton home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Luton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Luton matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 15 Mansfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Mansfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Mansfield matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Mansfield away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Mansfield matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

In-form players: Luton vs Mansfield

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Jordan Clark, who is performing well for Luton. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League One outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Mansfield.The visitors will be looking to Tyler Roberts to find the net once again, after managing two League One goals for Mansfield in recent matches.

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Full-time result

Luton won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Kenilworth Road. They drew one and lost three as well, while Mansfield won two of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost five. Mansfield conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Luton have not lost to Mansfield in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Luton scored first in six of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Mansfield scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Mansfield games. Luton will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Saturday, as Mansfield have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Luton have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Mansfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Luton, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Mansfield’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Mansfield conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.