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Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Mansfield Town Mansfield TownvsSheffield United Sheffield United
Our predictionSheffield United to win
Model score: High · 68/100
Score hint: 0-1

The model puts Sheffield United at 53%. The model leans toward Sheffield United. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Mansfield TownDraw2 · Sheffield United
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.06+6.0%
1X2Sheffield United1.81+1.2%
1X2Mansfield Town4.03-0.6%
1X2Draw3.75-0.7%
BTTSYes1.68-6.0%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Mansfield TownDWLWD
Sheffield UnitedWWLWL
Team strength rating
Mansfield Town
46
Sheffield United
69

Most likely scorelines

0-112.4%
1-111.8%
0-210.0%
1-29.5%
0-07.7%
1-07.3%

Expected goals

0.95Mansfield Town
xG
1.61Sheffield United
Over 2.5 goals47%
Both teams to score49%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Mansfield Town Sheffield United

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Sheffield United win1.81Fair (+1.2%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

H \ A012345
08121052
17121052
23652
3121
4
5

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Mansfield Town at 23%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Sheffield United at 53%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.

The market leans toward Sheffield United. Mansfield Town is priced at 4.025. The draw is priced at 3.75. Sheffield United is priced at 1.81.

Mansfield Town have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Sheffield United have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

Mansfield Town have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Sheffield United have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Sheffield United are on 2 wins in a row.

The model gives 49% for both teams to score. The model gives 47% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Prediction Track RecordMethodology →Model card →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Mansfield Town or Sheffield United?

Our model rates Sheffield United as the most likely outcome at 53% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United?

A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 5 meetings: 2 Mansfield Town wins, 1 draws, 2 Sheffield United wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

4.233.602.982.361.74
Home 4.03 Draw 3.75 Away 1.81

Match statistics

Player of the matchSweeney R.Mansfield Town7.6

Mansfield Town

Starting XI
  • 0Lewes
  • 0Sweeney R.7.6
  • 0Oshilaja6.8
  • 0Tracy B.
  • 0McLaughlin S.6.4
  • 0Hendrie
  • 0Reed L.
  • 0Russell
  • 0Akins5.4
  • 0Smith Mich.6.6
  • 0McGoldrick6.2
Unavailable
  • Cargill B (2)
  • Bolton Lu. (2)

Sheffield United

Starting XI
  • 0Cooper
  • 0McCallum
  • 0Baptiste
  • 0Tanganga7.4
  • 0Doherty M.6.2
  • 0O'Hare
  • 0Riedewald6.3
  • 0Hamer G.7.0
  • 0Donovan
  • 0Bamford7.6
  • 0Cannon

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