Our Mansfield vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Mansfield vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mansfield's Last Match – Mansfield vs Reading
Determined to maintain their recent success, Mansfield must win following their 1-0 England League 1 victory against Reading on March 10. In that match, Mansfield controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mansfield | 50% | 0 (7) | 0.64 | 78 |
 Reading | 50% | 0 (1) | 0.5 | 25 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Cardiff
Barnsley will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Cardiff on March 10. In that match, Barnsley had 27% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 27% | 0 (3) | 0.83 | 18 |
 Cardiff | 73% | 0 (4) | 0.94 | 76 |
Mansfield vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Mansfield 7-10
Barnsley 19-16
What are the odds for this match?
Mansfield to win: @2
Draw: @3.6
Barnsley to win: @3.2