Mansfield Town vs Notts County Prediction

Mansfield Town host Notts County on 31 October 2026 at 18:00 in a League One derby at Field Mill. Mansfield arrive on the back of a 4-1 win at Blackpool and have won three of their last four matches across all competitions. At home, the Yellows have collected two wins and two draws in their last four outings. Notts County drew their most recent fixture against Stockport and travel to Mansfield as significant underdogs.

Mansfield striker Smith is in excellent form, having contributed to seven goals in his last five league appearances. The hosts will be without Liam Thompson and George Abbott after both picked up knocks at Blackpool, with Oates and Regan Hendry expected to deputise. Notts County are likely to retain the same XI that drew with Stockport, with Robertson and Rory Finneran operating in midfield and Conor Grant leading the attack.

Form and H2H

Mansfield's home record stands unbeaten across their last four matches. Notts County have struggled away from home, collecting just one point per game in their last four road trips. The visitors are winless in their last four away games, a run that stretches back several weeks. Historical meetings between these sides show that five of the last 12 encounters produced more than two goals, suggesting a pattern of relatively tight contests.

Best bet

Mansfield 2-0 Notts County is the pick. The hosts combine superior home form with Notts County's poor away record and the absence of Thompson and Abbott limits Mansfield's depth but does not weaken their starting XI. Smith's goal contribution rate and Mansfield's recent momentum make a clean sheet victory the most likely outcome in this fixture.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.82 / Draw 3.67 / Away 3.96.

1xBet: Home 1.85 / Draw 3.68 / Away 3.88.