Mansfield Town vs Rotherham United

The upcoming match between Mansfield Town and Rotherham United on September 27, 2025, at 14:00, presents an intriguing encounter with closely matched betting odds. The average total goals are projected at 3.00, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair. Both teams have demonstrated a tendency to score, with average goals scored and conceded around 1.83 and 2.28, respectively. This indicates an open game where defensive lapses could lead to scoring opportunities for both sides.

Mansfield Town

Rotherham United

Predictions:

Expert Predictions

Home Team To Score In 2nd Half

With odds of 98.00, the prediction for Mansfield Town to score in the second half is compelling. This could be due to their strategy of building momentum as the game progresses or Rotherham United’s potential fatigue in maintaining defensive discipline.

Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half

The odds of 98.70 suggest a strong likelihood that Rotherham United will not find the back of the net in the second half. This might be attributed to Mansfield’s robust defensive setup in the latter stages or Rotherham’s historical struggles in breaking down defenses late in games.

Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half

At odds of 87.80, this outcome is plausible given the competitive nature of both teams and their tactical approaches that often involve cautious play early on to assess opponents’ strategies.

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half

The odds of 74.60 reflect a possible stalemate in the latter stages, potentially due to tactical adjustments by managers aiming to secure points or preserve a lead.

Home Team To Win

Mansfield Town has a decent chance of winning with odds at 76.00. Their home advantage and recent form could play crucial roles in securing a victory against Rotherham.

Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half

With odds of 77.30, it seems likely that Rotherham will struggle to score early on, possibly due to Mansfield’s strong home defense and early pressing tactics.

Under 5.5 Cards

Odds of 75.10 indicate a relatively disciplined match with fewer than five and a half cards expected, reflecting both teams’ focus on maintaining control without resorting to excessive fouling.

Last Goal Minute 0-72

The prediction that the last goal will be scored between minutes zero and seventy-two (odds of 77.80) suggests an early finish to scoring, possibly due to one team establishing dominance or strategic substitutions impacting play.

Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half

Mansfield Town might not score in the first half, as indicated by odds of 72.90, potentially due to Rotherham’s effective defensive setup or Mansfield’s strategy of conserving energy for the second half.

First Goal 30+ Minutes

Odds of 76.30 favor the first goal being scored after the initial thirty minutes, suggesting a match where both teams take time to settle before one breaks through defensively.

Both Teams Not to Score

The odds of 65.80 for neither team scoring highlight the possibility of a tightly contested draw, with both sides focusing on defensive solidity over attacking ventures.

Over 1.5 Goals

With odds at 64.10, this prediction leans towards a match with more than one and a half goals, aligning with the average total goals expected and indicating an open game with multiple scoring chances.

Sum of Goals 2 or 3

The likelihood of the match ending with either two or three goals is supported by odds of 63.70, reflecting the anticipated competitive nature and attacking intent from both teams.

Card Predictions

Yellow Cards

An average of 2.28 yellow cards is expected, indicating disciplined play but with room for occasional fouls as players contest possession and tackles throughout the match.

Average Goals Analysis

• Avg. Conceded Goals: At an average of 2.28 goals conceded per match by both teams, there are opportunities for both sides to capitalize on defensive lapses.
• Avg. Goals Scored: With each team averaging around 1.83 goals scored per game, there is potential for either side to make an impact offensively during this fixture.