Our Mansfield vs Peterborough Prediction: 2-1
Mansfield vs Peterborough in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 13, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Mansfield vs Peterborough 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 – Sheff Utd vs Mansfield
Mansfield will hope to extend their good run following a 4-3 England FA Cup win against Sheff Utd on January 11. In that match, Mansfield controlled 20% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd | 80% | 11 (7) | 2.28 | 81 |
Mansfield | 20% | 10 (6) | 0.97 | 21 |
Peterborough's Last Match – Peterborough vs Bolton
Peterborough will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England League 1 victory over Bolton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Peterborough recorded 58% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough | 58% | 0 (7) | 0.96 | 50 |
Bolton | 42% | 0 (2) | 1.88 | 46 |
Mansfield vs Peterborough Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mansfield are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Peterborough average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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