Burton Albion vs Mansfield Preview and Prediction: Defensive issues will pay the price.
The match between Burton Albion and Mansfield in League One will take place at 10:00 PM on August 2nd. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Burton Albion vs Mansfield
If manager Gary Bowyer uses a three-striker formation for Burton, then wingers Charlie Webster and Fabio Tavares will most likely support striker Jake Beesley.
In midfield, defensive midfielder John Joshua McKiernan will play the deepest role in the triangle, alongside two number 8s, Kgagelo Chauke and Dylan Williams.
The central defensive pairing of Udoka Godwin-Malife and Toby Sibbick can be trusted to protect Jordan Amissah's goal.
On Mansfield's side, they typically employ a three-man defensive system, with Jordan Bowery expected to partner Frazer Blake-Tracy and Baily Cargill.
Up front, Will Evans and Dom Dwyer could start, supported by a midfield consisting of George Maris, Aaron Lewis, and Joe Gardner.
Latest predicted lineups for Burton Albion vs Mansfield
Burton Albion:
Amissah; Moon, Godwin-Malife, Sibbick, Vancooten; Chauke, McΚiernan, Williams; Webster, Beesley, Tavares
Mansfield Town:
Mason; Bowery, Blake-Tracy, Cargill; Hewitt, Maris, Lewis, Gardner, Baccus; Evans, Dwyer
Latest football match prediction: Burton Albion vs Mansfield
Burton Albion only officially secured their survival in League One last season thanks to a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic in the penultimate round on April 29th. However, with a superior goal difference compared to Crawley, they were almost certain to remain in the league.
Burton fans are hoping they will avoid a relegation battle in the 2024-25 season, especially since they have finished 20th for two consecutive seasons and haven't finished higher than 15th in the last three seasons.
Burton's attack scored 49 goals – fourth among the bottom 11 teams. Conversely, they conceded only 66 goals – the lowest among the bottom 8 teams.
Under the guidance of coach Gary Bowyer, the team has had a rather impressive series of friendly matches, with 3 wins in their last 4 games.
Burton also won three of their last five home games in League One last season and lost only one, however their overall record at Pirelli Stadium remains worrying – with only 24 points earned, placing them third… from the bottom of the 24 teams.
For the visiting team, the 2024-25 season is considered a success for Mansfield Town, as they successfully avoided relegation in their first season back in League One after more than 20 years – their last appearance in this division was in the 2002-03 season.
Nigel Clough's team scored 60 goals – the second-highest tally among the bottom 12 teams, and just seven goals behind runners-up Wrexham.
Last season, Mansfield drew with Burton in both encounters: 1-1 on March 1st and 3-3 in the first leg in August 2024.
Despite a strong start to their pre-season with three consecutive wins, Mansfield subsequently drew two and lost one of their last three matches. However, their last two official games of the previous season were a highlight, as they won with a combined score of 7-2.
However, their away form remains a major problem – they have won only 1 of their last 11 away games, and lost 6.
Latest Burton Albion vs Mansfield score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Burton Albion vs Mansfieldas follows:
- Sportsmole:Burton Albion 1-1 Mansfield
- WhoScore:Burton Albion 2-2 Mansfield
- Our newspaper predicts:Burton Albion 2-2 Mansfield
When and where can I watch Burton Albion vs Mansfield live?
To watch the Burton Albion vs Mansfield match in League One live at 10:00 PM on August 2nd, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
