Mansfield Town vs Crawley Town Predictions

Mansfield Town vs Crawley Town predictions for this League One fixture. Mansfield Town aim to end a three-match losing streak as they host Crawley Town in Tuesday’s League One fixture. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Jan 28, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at One Call Stadium

Mansfield Town vs Crawley Town Predictions

Will Mansfield End Their Losing Streak or Will Crawley’s Fight for Survival Prevail?

• Leaky Defence: Crawley have conceded an average of 1.84 goals per game this season, the worst defensive record in League One.
• Both Teams Scoring Trend: Mansfield’s last five league matches have seen both teams find the net, highlighting their attacking and defensive vulnerabilities.
• Away-Day Struggles: Crawley have lost four of their last five away league games, shipping nine goals during that run.

Best Bet for Mansfield Town vs Crawley Town

Tuesday evening sets the stage for a pivotal League One encounter as Mansfield Town welcome Crawley Town to One Call Stadium. Both teams are in desperate need of points, albeit for different reasons. Mansfield, currently 12th in the table, find themselves five points adrift of the playoff places after three consecutive defeats across all competitions. Meanwhile, Crawley are drowning in the relegation mire, sitting 23rd and six points from safety. This clash carries heavy implications for both sides, with pressure mounting on their respective managers to halt their recent poor form.

Mansfield, despite their recent troubles, will take comfort in their earlier 2-0 triumph over Crawley back in October. Their home form in the league has also been respectable, winning two of their last three at One Call Stadium. Crawley, however, travel with the unwanted title of having the league’s worst defensive record, having leaked 46 goals in just 25 matches. Combine that with their struggles in front of goal—they’ve netted only 25 times this season—and it’s clear why they’ve managed just two points from their last seven league games. Yet, in football, past performances often count for little when both teams are desperate for a result.

Best Bet: Mansfield Town to Win and Both Teams to Score – Yes

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we pride ourselves on delivering a single, clear prediction for every match, and for this encounter, Mansfield Town to win with both teams finding the net stands out as the ultimate selection. By focusing on one high-quality tip per match, we save our readers the headache of juggling multiple predictions and allow them to easily assess the success of our advice.

The reasoning behind this selection lies in Mansfield’s ability to score consistently, even during their recent struggles. Although their last three matches ended in defeat, the Stags found the back of the net in each of them. Lee Gregory’s return to the starting XI following his goal from the penalty spot against Cambridge will provide Mansfield with a more clinical edge, while George Maris’ presence in midfield adds a creative spark. Meanwhile, Crawley’s defence, which has been a porous mess all season, is unlikely to keep the hosts at bay. However, Mansfield’s own defensive vulnerabilities—having conceded in their last five league outings—suggest that Crawley will have opportunities to strike, particularly through the likes of Ronan Darcy and Harry Forster, who may be handed starts.

Further supporting this bet is Crawley’s dire away form. Rob Elliot’s side have lost four of their last five matches on the road, conceding nine goals in the process. Yet, they’ve also shown glimpses of fight, as evidenced by their 4-1 away win at Mansfield last April. While a repeat of such a dominant performance is unlikely, they could still take advantage of Mansfield’s defensive frailties to get on the scoresheet.

Our expert, Herrin Kendrick, echoes this sentiment: “Mansfield’s home advantage and Crawley’s defensive woes make the hosts clear favourites. That said, with both sides struggling defensively, this match has the makings of a high-scoring affair. Backing Mansfield to win while conceding seems the smartest play here.”

Mansfield’s desperation to stay in the playoff hunt should see them secure victory, but Crawley’s attacking intent, born of their relegation battle, should ensure they don’t leave empty-handed in terms of goals.

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