Our Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 15, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 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 – Reading vs Mansfield
Mansfield will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Reading on October 4. In that match, Mansfield recorded 39% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 61% | 0 (2) | 0.92 | 46 |
 Mansfield | 39% | 0 (3) | 0.69 | 47 |
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Boston Utd vs Newcastle U21
Newcastle U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 England National League Cup victory over Boston Utd on October 8. In that match, Newcastle U21 controlled 49% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston Utd | 51% | 0 (6) | - | 67 |
 Newcastle U21 | 49% | 0 (5) | - | 32 |
Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Newcastle U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Newcastle U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.9 conceded per game.