Our Mansfield vs Northampton Prediction: 1-0
Mansfield vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A tight contest is expected, but Mansfield’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Northampton.
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 – Mansfield vs Reading
Mansfield will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England League 1 win against Reading on March 10. In that match, Mansfield had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 50% | 0 (7) | 0.64 | 78 |
Reading | 50% | 0 (1) | 0.5 | 25 |
Northampton's Last Match – AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton
Northampton will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 1 defeat against AFC Wimbledon on March 8. In that match, Northampton recorded 45% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AFC Wimbledon | 55% | 0 (4) | 1.01 | 60 |
Northampton | 45% | 0 (3) | 0.55 | 40 |
Mansfield vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Mansfield | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | 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 1.5 conceded per game.



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