Prediction for match Mansfield Town — Arsenal

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the FA Cup clash between Mansfield Town and Arsenal on March 7, 2026, bookmakers and probability percentages are nearly unanimous: Arsenal is heavily favored. Arsenal's win is priced at 1.07, reflecting an 89.61% probability. A draw is at 15.00 with a 6.39% chance, while a Mansfield Town victory is at 24.00 with a 4.00% probability. These odds clearly establish Arsenal as the favorite, with Mansfield Town as the underdog. A draw or a Mansfield Town win is considered unlikely, as confirmed by the percentage distribution.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Mansfield Town drew 0-0 with Rotherham United (03.03.2026), tied 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon (28.02.2026), and lost 0-2 to Lincoln City (21.02.2026). Arsenal, in their last three outings, defeated Brighton 1-0 (04.03.2026), won against Chelsea 2-1 (01.03.2026), and convincingly beat Tottenham 4-1 (22.02.2026). Over the last five matches, Mansfield Town has averaged 51.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Arsenal has higher possession at 54.6%, with 1 yellow card, 10.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. These stats show Arsenal's cleaner play and Mansfield Town's slightly higher activity in duels. Mansfield Town has shown inconsistent results over the past five matches, while Arsenal consistently collects points.

How Many Goals in Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal

In the last five games, Mansfield Town has averaged 2 goals per match, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2. Arsenal has averaged 3.4 goals per game, scoring 2.6 and conceding only 0.8. Mansfield Town has seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 5 matches, while Arsenal has in 4 of their last 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals were seen in 1 of 5 for Mansfield Town and 3 of 5 for Arsenal, and in the second half, 1 of 5 for Mansfield Town and 2 of 5 for Arsenal. Mansfield Town most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (50%), while Arsenal does so in the same interval (44%). Mansfield Town concedes most between the 46th-60th and 76th-90th minutes (33% each), while Arsenal concedes in the 0-15, 31-45, and 46-60 intervals (25% each). Considering Mansfield Town's low scoring and Arsenal's strong defense, along with Arsenal rarely exceeding a total of more than 4.5 goals in recent matches, a bet on under 4.25 goals at 1.55 seems logical. This choice is also supported by Mansfield Town's low over rates in halves and Arsenal's pragmatic play against lower-class opponents.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Mansfield Town averages 3.2 corners per game, while Arsenal averages 4.2. In the last five matches, over 9.5 corners occurred in 2 of 5 for Mansfield Town and 1 of 5 for Arsenal. Considering the total corners, the closest option to the average sum (7.4) is 7.5. Odds for over 7.5 corners are 1.28, and under 7.5 are 3.50. Arsenal is the favorite in terms of corner outcomes with odds of 1.11. Given that both teams do not show high corner stats, cautious bets around 8-9 total corners are logical. It's also worth noting that Arsenal typically controls the ball and limits the opponent's set pieces, reducing the likelihood of a high number of corners.