Our Mansfield vs Northampton Prediction: 1-1
Mansfield vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Mansfield vs Northampton 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 – Rotherham vs Mansfield
Mansfield will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England League 1 share of the spoils with Rotherham on March 3. In that match, Mansfield had 56% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotherham | 44% | 0 (2) | 0.3 | 23 |
 Mansfield | 56% | 0 (1) | 0.89 | 22 |
Northampton's Last Match – Luton vs Northampton
Northampton will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England EFL Trophy defeat against Luton on March 4.
Mansfield vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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