Mansfield vs Burton: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Mansfield Town host Burton Albion at One Call Stadium on Monday. Mansfield aim to record a third straight win as Burton arrive seeking better form.
Match context
Mansfield extended a seven-game unbeaten league run with a win at Doncaster on Friday. Rhys Oates and Jonathan Russell scored second-half goals to secure the victory.
The Stags’ only defeat in eight matches came against Arsenal in the FA Cup on March 7. Mansfield sit 12th and have played two games fewer than several top-six rivals.
Home and recent form
Mansfield are unbeaten in three home league matches (W2 D1). That run includes a 4-1 win over Northampton Town on March 21.
Tottenham loanee George Abbott has impressed in midfield. Manager Nigel Clough is likely to keep a settled defensive unit.
Burton’s situation
Burton were denied victory at the Pirelli Stadium on Friday. David McGoldrick scored a 90th-minute goal to salvage a draw for Barnsley.
The Brewers have collected four points from their last four matches. They sit 19th in League One, four points clear of 21st-placed Exeter City.
Away form and personnel
Burton have won only one of their last 12 League One away games. Manager Gary Bowyer needs improved away displays for a positive result.
Charlie Webster, who scored after coming on at Barnsley, is likely to start. Teenager Sulyman Krubally could revert to the bench after a halftime substitution.
Head-to-head
Burton hold a four-game unbeaten run against Mansfield in competitive fixtures (W2 D2). Mansfield last beat Burton at the Pirelli in November 2019.
Team News and Lineups
Mansfield are expected to stick with a centre-back trio of Kyle Knoyle, Ryan Sweeney and Adedeji Oshilaja. Victor Adeboyejo provides attacking depth from the bench.
Mansfield Town possible starting lineup
Roberts; Oshilaja, Sweeney, Knoyle; Akins, Reed, Russell, Abbott, Blake-Tracey; Evans, Oates
Burton Albion possible starting lineup
Collins; Godwin-Malife, Moon, Hartridge; Lofthouse, Webster, Williams, Armer; Cannon, Beesley, Shade
Prediction
Filmogaz.com predicts a narrow home win. Mansfield Town 2-1 Burton Albion is the expected scoreline.
Short-term form, home advantage and late concession by Burton inform this view.
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