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League One: Mansfield vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

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

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

The two teams enter the match at One Call Stadium with four points separating them in the League One standings.

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Team form: Mansfield vs Cambridge U

Mansfield Form

Mansfield are without a win from their previous three outings, as Burton managed a draw, before they lost 4-1 against Lincoln City. Their latest match ended in a 1-1 draw with Stockport County. Mansfield only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at One Call Stadium in the League One. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored seven and conceded 12 goals.

Cambridge U Form

In their past three games, Cambridge U lost 0-1 against Crawley, drew 4-4 with Blackpool, and lost 2-0 against Bristol Rovers. Cambridge U claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by six goals to two.

Betting stats for Mansfield and Cambridge U

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

  • In 6 of the last 7 Mansfield matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Mansfield home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Mansfield home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Cambridge U have lost 8 of the last 10 away matches in the League One while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Cambridge U have lost 8 of the last 10 away matches in the League One while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 9 of the last 10 Cambridge U matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 6 Cambridge U away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Cambridge U matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players in form: Mansfield vs Cambridge U

Lee Gregory is the most prolific League One marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Cambridge U look to Shayne Lavery, hoping he can add to his current total of two League One goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Mansfield won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at One Call Stadium. They drew three and lost two as well, while Cambridge U won one of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost seven.

Both teams to score

Mansfield scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Cambridge U scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive Mansfield games Cambridge U have failed to score in 5 consecutive away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Mansfield managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Cambridge U kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Mansfield saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Cambridge U’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Mansfield failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 20 matches. Cambridge U did not score a single goal in 5 consecutive games.

Suggested bet: Mansfield vs Cambridge U

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

Mansfield vs Cambridge U: Who wins the game?

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