The stage is set for an engaging England League One match on 02.05.2026, where Cardiff slightly edges out Mansfield Town in the pre-match forecasts. Dive into our extensive coverage for a breakdown of potential game-winning strategies and player performances. Before you place your bet, explore our prediction for the ultimate betting strategy.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 87/41 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 86/45 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 68/49 | 75 |
| 10 | Reading | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 64/59 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 57/46 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 66/56 | 60 |
Key Player Statistics: Mansfield Town vs Cardiff
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Cardiff | Mansfield Town | 29.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| FA Cup | Mansfield Town | Cardiff | 16.01.2018 | 1-4 |
| FA Cup | Cardiff | Mansfield Town | 06.01.2018 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Huddersfield | Mansfield Town | 25.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| League One | Stockport County | Mansfield Town | 21.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Luton | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Mansfield Town | 14.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Mansfield Town | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Burton Albion | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Doncaster | Mansfield Town | 03.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Northampton | 21.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| League One | Bradford | Mansfield Town | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Barnsley | 14.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Cardiff | Northampton | 25.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Port Vale | 22.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Reading | Cardiff | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Huddersfield | Cardiff | 14.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Bolton | 11.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| League One | Peterborough | Cardiff | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Blackpool | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Cardiff | Wycombe | 17.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Exeter City | Cardiff | 14.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| League One | Barnsley | Cardiff | 10.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Mansfield Town VS Cardiff
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Mansfield Town vs Cardiff
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Mansfield Town vs Cardiff
htmlThere are matches you circle in the calendar. Then there are matches that feel almost unfair before a ball is kicked. Mansfield Town hosting Cardiff City in League One falls firmly into the second category.
Cardiff sit second in the table with 91 points from 45 games. They are a machine. Mansfield, meanwhile, are eleventh with 61 points. That 30-point gap tells you almost everything you need to know about where these clubs are right now.
The bookmakers have priced this accordingly. Cardiff are odds-on at 1.84, while Mansfield are out at 3.75 with the draw sitting at 3.90. Honestly? I think those Cardiff odds might still represent value when you dig into the numbers.
Cardiff have been devastating recently. Five goals against Northampton, four past Doncaster away from home, four against Exeter. This is a side that punishes teams mercilessly. They have scored 86 league goals this season. Mansfield have conceded 46. That combination worries me deeply if you are a Stags fan.
Here is what you need to watch for — Cardiff's striker Youssef Salech. Fourteen goals in 33 matches makes him a constant danger, and Mansfield's defensive record does not inspire confidence against that kind of cutting edge. The Salech vs. Mansfield backline matchup could be the defining battle of this game.
Don't be fooled by Mansfield's occasional solidity on the road. At home, they have drawn far too many games this season. Blanks against Wycombe, Exeter, Burton, and Lincoln at Field Mill. That tendency to stall at home is a real concern against a Cardiff side with genuine promotion hunger driving every decision.
The head-to-head history is equally damning. Cardiff hammered Mansfield 3-0 when these sides met earlier this season. Even in the FA Cup back in 2018, Cardiff won 4-1 at Field Mill. There is a real psychological edge here that casual observers might overlook.
Here is a surprising angle worth noting for betting purposes. Cardiff have lost just once in their last eight away League One fixtures, while Mansfield have gone winless in five of their last six home games. That away form versus home form contrast is striking and directly relevant to the away win market.
My prediction is straightforward. Cardiff win, and Salech scores. The both-teams-to-score market looks risky given Mansfield's recent home scoring struggles. Cardiff to win and over 2.5 goals feels like the smart play at these prices.
This fixture carries promotion weight on one side and a fight for pride on the other. Cardiff will not ease up. They cannot afford to. Buckle up — this one should be electric.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sweeney | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| J. Bowery | England | 34 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| G. Maris | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| E. Hewitt | Wales | 31 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| A. Lewis | Wales | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 85 |
| S. McLaughlin | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| L. Roberts | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 cm | 82 kg |
| D. Dwyer | USA | 35 | Attacker | 174 | 82 |
| W. Evans | Wales | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| F. Blake-Tracy | England | 30 | Defender | 183 | 64 |
| N. Moriah-Welsh | Guyana | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| Joseph Charles Gardner | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Kyle James McAdam | England | 21 | Midfielder | 184 cm | n/a |
| O. Mason | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Max Dickov | England | 24 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| T. Anderson | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Finn Flanagan | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Taylor | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Hartmann | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Mila Shaw | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Horvath | USA | 30 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 84 |
| P. Ng | England | 30 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| R. Wintle | England | 28 | Midfielder | 165 | 64 |
| K. Etete | England | 24 | Attacker | 194 | 70 |
| C. Robinson | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| G. Osho | England | 27 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| C. Willock | England | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| D. Turnbull | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| W. Fish | England | 23 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| I. Davies | Wales | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| M. Turner | Wales | 24 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 79 |
| O. Kellyman | England | 20 | Midfielder | 191 | 78 |
| T. Nyakuhwa | Wales | 20 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| T. Perrett | Wales | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Cian Ashford | Wales | 21 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| R. Kpakio | Wales | 18 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| D. Lawlor | Wales | 20 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| L. Giles | Wales | 19 | Defender | 176 | 72 |
| D. Mafico | Wales | 19 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| D. Higgs | England | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Mansfield Town vs Cardiff match odds
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