Mansfield vs Sheffield United Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 In the League Cup, two teams from different divisions will meet. Sheffield United are in the Championship (second division), while Mansfield are in League 1. Last season they already met in the FA Cup, where Mansfield came out on top. Now the Blades are targeting revenge and a place in the next round, but it won't be easy. Sheffield have not won away in their last five matches in this competition.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met twice at official level - both times in cup competitions. In 2014, Sheffield won at home in the first round of the League Cup (2:1). Last season, in the third round of the FA Cup, Mansfield caused a sensation by winning away (4:3).
Head-to-head statistics Mansfield - Sheffield United
Mansfield Town Team Overview
Mansfield finished tenth in League One last season (65 points, goal difference 62:50). The team missed out on the play-off places by 10 points. In the summer, the club made targeted additions, signing experienced forwards Michael Smith and David McGoldrick (63 Premier League appearances), as well as midfielder John Russell, who had been with the club on loan.
Manager Nigel Clough has been in charge since 2020. Pre-season results: wins over Woodford United (2:1) and Alfreton Town (4:0), defeats to Barrow (3:4) and Derby County (1:3). Last season Mansfield won four matches in the FA Cup and one in the League Cup, which speaks to their motivation in knockout games. A Championship side provides extra incentive for the players and supporters.
Match Results: Mansfield Town
Sheffield United Team Overview
Sheffield finished 13th in the Championship (60 points, goal difference 66:66), missing out on the play-off places by 13 points. The team played five pre-season matches: draws with Chesterfield (0:0) and Bochum (0:0), and wins over Levante (2:1), Huddersfield (3:1) and Rotherham (2:0).
The main loss is young midfielder Andre Brooks (a key player), who joined Norwich. There have been no significant signings; Matt Doherty arrived as a free agent and Romell Donovan has been brought in on loan. Sheffield are weaker than last season. Manager Chris Wilder is unhappy with recruitment. The team have a poor record in the League Cup: just one win in their last six matches, and since 2022 the Blades have not progressed beyond the second round. Sheffield have not won away in the competition since 2015.
Match Results: Sheffield United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team averages 1 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.5.
- Sheffield United conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2.5, the guests - 2.5;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
- Sheffield United have conceded in 10 of last 11 games.
Prediction on corners
- Sheffield United have taken under 5.5 corners in last 7 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
- Mansfield Town have not lost in 12 of last 13 games.
- Mansfield Town have not lost in last 6 home games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Under Nigel Clough, Mansfield regularly cause upsets in cup competitions. In the 2022/23 season the team reached the fourth round of the League Cup, and in last season's FA Cup they made it to the fifth round, where they lost to Arsenal. For a mid-table League One side these are impressive results, and they are no coincidence - Clough knows how to get his team up for these matches. Sheffield have struggled in this competition, especially away from home. With home advantage and cup motivation, Mansfield can make a game of it. The bet is Mansfield not to lose in normal time. Correct score - 1:1.
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Betting Tips: Mansfield Town - Sheffield United
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