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Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town predictions and betting tips: Stags fancied to follow up

22 Aug · 15:00 London Road Stadium · League One
B. Woods   50' H. Leonard   90 + 3'
M. Smith   60'
  1. Full Time
  2. H. Leonard
    90 + 3'
  3. 87'
    R. Sweeney
  4. 85'
    G. Maris on for L. Thompson
  5. V. Masara on for E. Williams
    80'
  6. H. Jones on for L. Kelly
    80'
  7. 79'
    R. Oates
  8. 77'
    N. Moriah-Welsh on for F. Blake-Tracy
  9. C. Conn-Clarke on for B. Woods
    71'
  10. 69'
    E. Hewitt on for M. Smith
  11. 68'
    O. Dodgson on for S. McLaughlin
  12. 68'
    R. Hendry on for J. Russell
  13. B. Shofowoke on for O. Edwards
    68'
  14. C. Johnston
    66'
  15. 60'
    M. Smith
  16. B. Khela
    54'
  17. B. Woods
    50'
  18. Half Time
  19. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
64.7% Possession 35.3%
2 Goals 1
15 Shots 10
5 Shots On Target 4
6 Corners Won 3
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
Shooting
2 Goals 1
15 Total Shots 10
5 Shots On Target 4
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 2
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
536 Total Passes 281
439 Accurate Passes 192
Possession
64.7% Possession 35.3%
6 Corners 3
Discipline
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
9 Fouls 18
Goals
  • 1
    Mansfield Town
    Michael Smith
    1
  • 2
    Peterborough United
    Harry Leonard
    1
  • 3
    Peterborough United
    Ben Woods
    1
Shots
  • 1
    Peterborough United
    Harry Leonard
    4
  • 2
    Peterborough United
    Brandon Khela
    4
  • 3
    Mansfield Town
    Rhys Oates
    3
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Peterborough United
    Liam Kelly
    2
  • 2
    Peterborough United
    Owura Edwards
    2
  • 3
    Peterborough United
    Carl Johnston
    2
Assists
  • 1
    Mansfield Town
    Rhys Oates
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Peterborough United
    Owura Edwards
    3
  • 2
    Peterborough United
    Harry Leonard
    2
  • 3
    Mansfield Town
    Jon Russell
    2
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Peterborough United
    Carl Johnston
    76
  • 2
    Peterborough United
    Thomas O'Connor
    59
  • 3
    Peterborough United
    Liam Kelly
    48
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Peterborough United
    Owura Edwards
    2
  • 2
    Mansfield Town
    Regan Hendry
    2
  • 3
    Mansfield Town
    Rhys Oates
    2
Interceptions
  • 1
    Mansfield Town
    Ryan Sweeney
    5
  • 2
    Mansfield Town
    Louis Reed
    4
  • 3
    Mansfield Town
    Adedeji Oshilaja
    3
01
Bass
03
Weir
06
O'Connor
15
Nevett
02
Johnston
16
Woods
04
Kelly
10
Williams
08
Khela
11
Edwards
09
Leonard
14
Smith
18
Oates
16
Thompson
13
Russell
03
McLaughlin
07
Akins
25
Reed
05
Sweeney
20
Blake-Tracy
23
Oshilaja
01
Roberts
Substitutes
07 Harrison Jones 
14 Harley Mills 
19 Bolu Shofowoke 
31 Bastian Smith 
17 Vernon Masara 
20 Chris Conn-Clarke 
33 James Dornelly 
Substitutes
 Elliott Hewitt 04
 Kyle Knoyle 02
 Regan Hendry 24
 Harry Lewis 21
 Owen Dodgson 39
 George Maris 10
 Nathan Moriah-Welsh 22

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Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town is a League One clash at London Road on Saturday at 3pm, with the in-form visitors travelling as slight favourites.

Peterborough were beaten on the opening day while Mansfield won, and the market reflects that early form. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.

Premium Tips

Andy is with the visitors, who carry the momentum after an opening-day win.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Mansfield Town to win and both teams to score3/1Mansfield head to London Road full of confidence after seeing off Doncaster 2-1 on the opening day, and their well-organised, counter-attacking approach makes them a live threat against a Peterborough side who managed nothing going forward in a flat 2-0 defeat at Bradford. History also points to goals at both ends: four of the last five meetings between these sides have produced goals for both home and away teams. Posh should create their own openings at London Road against a Mansfield defence that has shown some frailty, but the Stags’ extra cutting edge and early-season momentum should be enough to see them come away with both the win and goals at both ends.
Over 2.5 goals and David McGoldrick to score anytime21/10Peterborough’s opening-day defeat at Bradford looked more like a sluggish start than a lack of firepower, and they’ll need to throw men forward at London Road, which should open up space for Mansfield’s dangerous counter-attacking threat. Experienced striker David McGoldrick gives the visitors a proven focal point up top, and with both sides chasing their first points of the season, this has the makings of an open, end-to-end contest. The head-to-head record backs that up too: four of the last five meetings between these clubs have produced at least three goals. Backing McGoldrick to get on the scoresheet in a high-scoring game looks a smart combination bet.

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How Peterborough United go into the game

Peterborough opened with a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Bradford, a flat display from a side who usually carry a real attacking threat. London Road should see a much-improved performance.

Posh are known for their front-foot football and will back themselves to score at home. A response is needed after a below-par opening day.

How Mansfield Town go into the game

Mansfield made a strong start, beating Doncaster 2-1 to signal their intent. That win will breed confidence heading into a tricky away trip.

The Stags are well-organised and dangerous on the break, and they travel as narrow favourites. Backing up their opening win would mark a fine start to the season.

Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town: 2025-26 by the numbers

Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
28/04/26Peterborough0-0Mansfield
10/02/26Mansfield1-2Peterborough
30/04/25Mansfield4-2Peterborough
26/12/24Peterborough0-3Mansfield
26/09/23Mansfield2-2Peterborough

Mansfield have scored freely, winning two of the last five.

Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Mansfield Town to win6/5⭐⭐⭐In-form and favoured despite travelling.
Over 2.5 goals8/13⭐⭐⭐Peterborough attack at home.
Mansfield or draw (Double Chance)8/13⭐⭐⭐Cover on the confident Stags.
Both teams to score8/15⭐⭐⭐Goals expected at both ends.
Peterborough United to win13/8⭐⭐Posh can respond at home.

Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town score prediction

Peterborough will throw men forward at home, but Mansfield’s early-season confidence and cutting edge make them a live threat. Expect goals, with the visitors edging it. Score prediction: Peterborough United 1-2 Mansfield Town.

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