Mansfield Town vs Wigan Athletic Predictions

Mansfield Town vs Wigan Athletic Predictions for this FA Cup fixture. Wigan Athletic visit Mansfield Town at the One Call Stadium on Tuesday for a rearranged FA Cup third-round clash, as both League One sides battle for progression in a tightly contested encounter. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

FA Cup | Third Round | Jan 14, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at One Call Stadium

Mansfield Town vs Wigan Athletic Predictions

Can Wigan’s Cup Hopes Survive Mansfield’s Unstoppable Form?

• Mansfield’s Home Advantage: The Stags have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, showcasing their strong form at a crucial time.
• Wigan’s Defensive Woes: The Latics have conceded five goals in their last two games, underlining their struggles to keep opposition attacks at bay.
• Lee Gregory’s Scoring Streak: Gregory has scored in his last two outings for Mansfield, proving himself a key figure in their recent successes.

Our Tips

The FA Cup continues to produce intriguing matchups, and Tuesday’s third-round clash between Mansfield Town and Wigan Athletic at the One Call Stadium promises to be no exception. Both sides, currently battling in League One, will be eager to carve out a place in the competition’s next stage, but they arrive in vastly different form and with contrasting outlooks.

Mansfield, under the guidance of Nigel Clough, are riding the crest of a wave. The Stags have found consistency in recent weeks, winning four of their last five matches and building a reputation for resilience and efficiency. Sitting just four points outside the playoff spots, they have momentum on their side. Add to this their earlier FA Cup exploits, which saw them ease past Curzon Ashton with a 4-0 victory before edging out Stevenage 1-0, and the hosts look like a side relishing this moment.

Wigan, on the other hand, arrive on shakier ground. The Latics have endured back-to-back league defeats to Wrexham and Birmingham City, leaving them languishing in 17th place in League One. With just two wins in their last six matches in all competitions, Shaun Maloney’s men are in desperate need of a spark to reignite their campaign. However, the magic of the FA Cup could offer them a clean slate – if they can weather the challenge posed by Mansfield’s confidence.

Best Bet: Mansfield Town to Win

Mansfield Town to claim victory at 2.05 odds is a selection that stands out given the context of this matchup. Here’s why this bet deserves attention.

The Stags come into this game brimming with confidence, having strung together a series of impressive performances both in the league and the FA Cup. Nigel Clough’s side are not only winning matches, but they are doing so with a tactical clarity and determination that has made them a difficult side to beat. Their most recent victories – 2-1 triumphs over Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County – showcased a team that knows how to grind out results in tight situations. Importantly, Mansfield have already bested Wigan this season, recording a 2-1 away win at the DW Stadium back in October. That psychological edge cannot be underestimated.

The Latics, meanwhile, look vulnerable. Their defence has been porous, conceding five goals in their last two outings, and with key players like Tyrese Francois and Baba Adeeko sidelined, they will be fielding a makeshift side against a Mansfield team that knows how to capitalise on weaknesses. Even the arrival of new loan signing Will Goodwin and debutant Joseph Hungbo may not be enough to offset their glaring issues. The visitors’ away record is patchy at best, and their current form suggests they will struggle to keep the home side at bay.

What makes this bet particularly attractive is the synergy between Mansfield’s strength and Wigan’s frailties. Mansfield’s key players, including Lee Gregory – who has found the net in his last two matches – will relish the opportunity to exploit Wigan’s defensive lapses. Clough’s tactical nous and the home crowd’s support add further weight to the argument for a home win.

Herrin Kendrick, our BettingTips4You.com expert, sums it up: “Momentum is everything in football, and Mansfield have it in abundance. Wigan, on the other hand, are a side scrambling for stability. All the signs point to a home win here.”

With Mansfield thriving and Wigan faltering, the hosts should have enough in the tank to secure progression to the next round.

Correct Score Prediction: Mansfield Town 2-1 Wigan Athletic

A narrow 2-1 victory for Mansfield seems the most plausible outcome, aligning with their recent results and Wigan’s current struggles. The Stags’ ability to find goals in crucial moments, combined with Wigan’s defensive vulnerabilities, makes this a likely scoreline.

Mansfield have developed a habit of edging tight contests, as evidenced by their back-to-back 2-1 wins over Bolton and Stockport. Lee Gregory’s clinical finishing, alongside the creativity of Hiram Boateng in midfield, has given them the cutting edge needed to overcome stubborn opposition. Meanwhile, their defensive unit, marshalled by Alfie Kilgour, has been solid enough to withstand pressure, even when conceding.

Wigan, for their part, have shown they are capable of scoring – as seen in their recent 2-1 win over Rotherham – but they lack the defensive resilience to keep stronger sides at bay. Their tendency to concede goals on the road, coupled with Mansfield’s sharpness in the final third, suggests a repeat of their October meeting is very much on the cards.

This scoreline encapsulates the dynamics of the match: a competitive affair where Mansfield’s form and confidence give them the decisive edge.

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