Mansfield vs Forest Green tips and predictions

Odds stand out for Mansfield in their own backyard

This looks destined to be an eagerly contested game, regardless of team allegiances. After looking at the prices available this home squad is backed to come out on top.

The hosts are going into the match having secured 14 home wins from their last 16.

This home team is in a bit of a hot streak on their own soil. The Stags scored two or more goals in 11 of their recent 12 home matches and that's been backed up throughout their ranks. The records show they've kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 8 home games.

The visitors have lacked potency in front of goal recently. They've scored one or less goals in 15 of their last 16 matches. Despite these stats suggesting they are struggling to find form, the visitors should not be entirely ruled out.

Mansfield have won 8 of the last 16 fixtures between these sides. Maybe the form book can go out the window, but the head-to-head stats could be an insight into what lies ahead.

If they don't go the whole hog and get the win, don't rule out the draw. The sportsbooks expect both sides to get in on the act as they could be well matched. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best pick from that market. In the total goals market, it's three goals or more for this one considering the prices available.