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League Two: Mansfield vs Forest Green – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Mansfield and Forest Green who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

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

Ranked as number 4 in the League Two standings, Mansfield, have so far collected 73 points this season, while Forest Green collected 36 points. This puts them up as number 24 after 42 rounds.

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Form: Mansfield vs Forest Green

Mansfield Form

In their previous three outings, Mansfield drew 1-1 with Colchester, before losing 2-0 against Wrexham and 1-4 against Crawley. Mansfield claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored 20 and conceded 12 goals.

Forest Green Form

It is all or nothing with Forest Green, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 0-3 against Stockport County, before beating Crewe 0-3. Unable to build on that, they lost 0-2 against Milton Keynes Dons. Forest Green managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding six times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

Betting stats for Mansfield and Forest Green

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

  • Mansfield have scored in 26 of the last 28 matches in the League Two
  • Mansfield have scored in 24 of the last 26 matches
  • Mansfield have not lost 17 of the last 19 home matches in the League Two
  • In 8 of the last 10 matches Mansfield played, both teams scored
  • In 8 of the last 10 matches Mansfield played in the League Two, both teams scored
  • In the last 11 Forest Green matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 11 Forest Green matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Forest Green matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Forest Green matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Forest Green have lost 3 of the last 4 matches without scoring a goal

In-form players: Mansfield vs Forest Green

Christian Doidge shows decent form right now for Forest Green, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Mansfield, who are strong favourites on Tuesday. Siding with Will Swan also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

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Full-time result

Mansfield won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at One Call Stadium. They drew three and lost three as well, while Forest Green won three of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost four. Forest Green have not lost to Mansfield in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Mansfield scored first in six of their last ten home games. Forest Green scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games Mansfield played. Forest Green managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Mansfield’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 two of the last ten outings for Forest Green, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Mansfield conceded a goal in their 7 most recent matches.

Betting prediction: Mansfield vs Forest Green

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Mansfield and Forest Green seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.

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