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- E. Hewitt on for J. Russell86'
- F. Blake-Tracy on for R. Sweeney86'
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- 81'J. Gibbons on for D. Kanu
- 74'L. Ndlovu on for L. Smyth
- 74'M. Sanders on for R. Finneran
- 74'D. Lipsiuc on for N. Tsaroulla
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- L. Bolton on for N. Moriah-Welsh73'
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- R. Oates on for T. Roberts56'
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1 Callum Roberts 1
- 2 Daniel Kanu 1
- 1 Michael Smith 6
- 2 Callum Roberts 4
- 3 Daniel Kanu 3
- 1 Scott Robertson 4
- 2 Ryan Sweeney 3
- 3 Louis Reed 2
- 1 Rory Finneran1
- 1 Stephen McLaughlin 4
- 2 Scott Robertson 3
- 3 Ishé Samuels-Smith 3
- 1 Louis Reed 48
- 2 Regan Hendry 48
- 3 Jordan Bowery 46
- 1 Callum Roberts 3
- 2 Scott Robertson 3
- 3 Michael Smith 2
- 1 Jordan Bowery 4
- 2 Ishé Samuels-Smith 3
- 3 Lucas Ness 3
Our Mansfield Town vs Notts County predictions for today’s 3pm (UK time) kick-off back Michael Smith to score anytime at 13/8 (bet365), with our score prediction Mansfield Town 2-1 Notts County. Mansfield Town host Notts County in the Nottinghamshire derby on Saturday 31 October (3pm UK time), and our Mansfield Town vs Notts County predictions favour the in-form hosts at One Call Stadium.
There is more than bragging rights at stake in this League One derby, with Mansfield Town chasing the play-off places and Notts County trying to climb out of the bottom six. The contrast in form could hardly be sharper.
Anthony Eadson has studied the form lines, the derby history and the latest prices to deliver two Premium Tips and a full predictions grid.
Premium Tips
Our Mansfield Town vs Notts County predictions favour the in-form hosts in the Nottinghamshire derby. Here are Anthony Eadson’s two Premium Tips.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Smith to score anytime | 13/8 (bet365) | Michael Smith is Mansfield Town’s top scorer with six League One goals, and he has started 10 of their 11 games, including the 4-1 win at Blackpool last time out. The Stags have scored 20 goals in 11 games and have won three and drawn two of their five home games, while Notts County have conceded in all five of their away games, shipping eight goals. Smith leads the line and should get chances in a derby Mansfield are expected to control. Back him at 13/8 with bet365 to add to his tally. |
| Mansfield Town to win and both teams to score | 13/5 (bet365) | All three of Mansfield Town’s home wins this season have come with both teams scoring: 2-1 against Doncaster Rovers, 5-2 against Luton Town and 2-1 against Bromley. Both sides have scored in four of the Stags’ five home games, and they have kept just one clean sheet at One Call Stadium. Notts County are without an away win, but they have scored in three of their five trips and in eight of their 11 league games overall. A home win with a Notts goal fits the numbers, and 13/5 with bet365 rewards it well. |
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How Mansfield Town go into the game
Mansfield Town head into the derby 10th in League One on 18 points, a return of five wins, three draws and three defeats. The Stags are unbeaten at One Call Stadium this season, winning three and drawing two of their five home games.
Mansfield are unbeaten in their last five (W, W, D, W, D) and thrashed Blackpool 4-1 on the road last time out. With 20 goals scored this term, they carry a genuine attacking threat led by six-goal top scorer Michael Smith.
How Notts County go into the game
Notts County arrive 19th on 11 points, with two wins, five draws and four defeats to their name. The Magpies drew 1-1 at home with Stockport County last time out and have yet to win on the road this season.
On their travels Notts have taken three draws from five games (no wins, three draws, two defeats), scoring just four goals away from home. Against a strong, in-form home side, that points to a difficult afternoon for the visitors.
Mansfield Town vs Notts County head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/24 | Mansfield Town | 1-0 | Notts County |
| 14/10/23 | Notts County | 1-4 | Mansfield Town |
| 16/02/19 | Notts County | 1-0 | Mansfield Town |
| 08/12/18 | Mansfield Town | 2-0 | Notts County |
| 17/03/18 | Notts County | 1-1 | Mansfield Town |
The derby record favours the hosts, with Mansfield Town winning three of the last five league meetings, including a 4-1 romp at Meadow Lane in October 2023. Notts County’s only win in that sequence came in February 2019, with one draw to separate them.
Mansfield Town vs Notts County predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Town to win | 17/20 (Ladbrokes) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The Stags are unbeaten in five and unbeaten at home this season. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 3/4 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams have scored in four of Mansfield’s five home games. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Eight of Mansfield’s 11 league games have produced three or more goals. |
| Michael Smith to score anytime | 13/8 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Mansfield’s top scorer has six league goals in 10 starts. |
| Mansfield Town to win and both teams to score | 13/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | All three of Mansfield’s home wins have come with both teams scoring. |
| Mansfield Town 2-1 Notts County | 15/2 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Notts have scored in three of five away games but are yet to win on the road. |
Mansfield Town vs Notts County score prediction
The form book, the home record and the derby history all point one way. Mansfield Town are unbeaten at One Call Stadium and face a Notts County side still waiting for a first away win, so we expect the Stags to control the game, though Notts should find a goal. Score prediction: Mansfield Town 2-1 Notts County.
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