Predictions for the League One game Mansfield Town vs. Notts County
Mansfield Town - Notts County betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Mansfield Town host Notts County in League One on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00. The match is listed for matchday 14, although the stadium has not been specified. Mansfield arrive in 10th place with 18 points, while Notts County sit 19th on 11 points. The home side’s unbeaten record at home and stronger recent form make them favourites, but both teams have reasons to believe they can find the net.
Our betting tips for Mansfield Town vs Notts County
- Home win – Mansfield Town (Tip 1) at 1.85
Mansfield are the stronger choice for the match result. They have collected seven more points than Notts County and have won five of their 11 league matches, compared with County’s two. The home record is especially persuasive: Mansfield have three wins and two draws from five league games at home, with no defeats. Their recent 4-1 away victory over Blackpool also suggests they are carrying attacking confidence into this fixture. County’s away form, by contrast, includes no wins in five outings. For today’s football prediction, the hosts have the clearest route to three points. - Both teams to score – Yes at 1.75
The home win is our main sports betting tip, but the goals market also looks appealing. Mansfield have scored 20 and conceded 16 in the league, while Notts County have found the net 11 times and let in 14. County’s overall scoring record is less prolific, yet they have drawn three of five away matches, showing they can stay competitive on the road. Mansfield’s recent 4-1 result points to an attack in good rhythm, and their defensive record leaves room for an opponent to score. The previous League One meeting between these sides finished 3-2, another indication that this fixture can produce chances at both ends.
These betting tips today combine Mansfield’s strong home profile with the possibility of an open contest. As with all football bets today, odds can change and no outcome is guaranteed.
Comparing the best odds for the match
The best listed price for a Mansfield victory is 1.85 with Mozzart. The draw is available at 3.80 through Paripesa, while Notts County to win is priced at 4.18 with 1win. For both teams to score, Bet365 offers 1.75 on Yes, and 1win lists 2.04 for No. Our match assessment favours the home side, so the 1.85 price aligns with the main tip; the Yes option is a separate possibility for bettors expecting goals from both attacks. We recommend checking current prices and terms before placing a wager. Our experience comparing bookmakers can help readers assess the available markets, and our best betting sites page offers further information on operators and their features.
Mansfield Town performance check
Mansfield have made a solid start to the League One campaign, earning 18 points from 11 matches. Their record of five wins, three draws and three defeats places them 10th in the table, within reach of the higher positions if they can maintain their momentum. They have scored 20 goals and conceded 16, a positive attacking return that is balanced by a defence that has occasionally allowed opponents back into games.
At home, Nigel Clough’s side have been particularly dependable. Three wins and two draws from five league fixtures mean they are yet to lose on their own ground this season. That consistency is a major factor in the case for a home win, especially against a visiting team still searching for its first away victory. Mansfield’s latest result was an emphatic 4-1 win away to Blackpool, a performance that should boost confidence and underline their ability to create and convert chances. Their form across the last five matches in all competitions is also encouraging: three wins, one draw and one defeat.
Notts County’s current form and challenge
Notts County come into this match in 19th place with 11 points from 11 league games. Martin Paterson’s team have won twice, drawn five times and lost four, with 11 goals scored and 14 conceded. The number of draws suggests they have often remained competitive, but turning those close contests into victories will be important if they are to climb the standings.
Their away record is a clear concern ahead of this trip. County have drawn three and lost two of their five league matches on the road, without recording a win. They will need to be disciplined against a Mansfield side that has scored freely at times, while also taking advantage of any openings in the hosts’ defence. County’s most recent match ended 1-1 at home against Stockport County, a result that extended a mixed run. Over their last five matches in all competitions, they have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats. That form is respectable but less consistent than Mansfield’s, and their away results make this a difficult assignment.
The last direct duels
Mansfield have had the upper hand in the most recent head-to-head sample. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, they have won three, one match has been drawn and Notts County have won once. The latest meeting overall ended in a 1-0 home victory for Mansfield. In the most recent League One encounter, Mansfield also came out on top, winning 3-2 at home.
Those results do not guarantee another Mansfield success, but they add context to the fixture. The 3-2 league meeting was closely contested and supports the possibility of goals at both ends, while the 1-0 result shows that the teams have also produced a tighter game. Mansfield’s recent advantage, combined with their stronger current standing and home form, gives them a psychological and statistical edge.
Match conclusion and prediction
Mansfield are the logical favourites for this League One meeting. They have more points, a better recent record and an unbeaten home campaign, while Notts County have yet to win away in the league. The hosts’ 4-1 victory over Blackpool provides an additional lift, and their attacking numbers suggest they can put pressure on a County defence that has conceded 14 league goals.
Notts County’s five draws show that they can make matches difficult, so Mansfield should not expect an easy afternoon. The visitors may be able to contribute a goal, particularly if the hosts’ defence gives them space, but the balance of evidence still points towards the home side taking the points. Our primary prediction is Mansfield Town to win, with both teams to score as the secondary betting option.
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Performance
Mansfield Town performance of the last 5 home matches
Notts County performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Huddersfield Town AFC
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25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
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2
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Stockport County
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23 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
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3
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Oxford United
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22 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
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4
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Bradford City
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22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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5
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Plymouth Argyle
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22 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
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6
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Reading FC
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21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 |
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7
|
Cambridge United
|
21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
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8
|
Luton Town FC
|
20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
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9
|
Sheffield Wednesday
|
19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
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10
|
Mansfield Town
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 |
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11
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Leicester City FC
|
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
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12
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Burton Albion
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17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 19 | -1 |
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13
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Stevenage FC
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15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 4 |
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14
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Milton Keynes Dons
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15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -3 |
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15
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Wycombe Wanderers
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15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 23 | -4 |
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16
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Leyton Orient
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14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 |
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17
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AFC Wimbledon
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13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -11 |
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18
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Doncaster Rovers
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12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -3 |
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19
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Notts County
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11 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 |
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20
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Blackpool FC
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11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 |
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21
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Peterborough United
|
10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
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22
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Bromley FC
|
9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 30 | -19 |
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23
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Barnsley FC
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8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 |
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24
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Wigan Athletic FC
|
7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 20 | -12 |
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