Sheffield United and Mansfield Town will face off on January 11, 2026, in the FA Cup. The odds for a Sheffield United victory are 1.38, a draw is at 4.80, and a Mansfield Town win is priced at 7.47. The probability percentages for the main outcomes are distributed as follows: 67.92% for a Sheffield United win, 19.53% for a draw, and 12.55% for a Mansfield Town win. This setup reflects a significant advantage for Sheffield United according to bookmakers and probabilistic assessment.
In their last three matches, Sheffield United defeated Leicester 3-1 (01.01.2026), won against Stoke City 2-1 (29.12.2025), and lost to Wrexham 3-5 (26.12.2025). In the same period, Mansfield Town beat Bradford City 3-0 (01.01.2026), overcame Bolton Wanderers 1-0 (29.12.2025), and won against Barnsley 3-2 (26.12.2025). In their last head-to-head meeting on July 19, 2022, Mansfield Town lost to Sheffield United 0-3. Over the last five matches, Sheffield United has an average possession of 53.6%, commits 1.2 yellow cards, 8.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Mansfield Town averages 39% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 0.4 offsides.
Sheffield United is showing a prolific form with an average of 4 goals in their matches over a five-match span, scoring an average of 2.2 goals and conceding 1.8. Mansfield Town's average total is 2.4 goals, with the team scoring 1.6 and conceding 0.8. In the last five matches, Sheffield United played over 2.5 goals four times, while Mansfield Town did so three times. By halves, Sheffield United had over 1.5 goals twice in the first half and four times in the second. Mansfield Town had over 1.5 goals three times in the first half and once in the second. Sheffield United most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (29%), and concedes equally in the early parts of both halves (0-15 and 46-60 - 33% each). Mansfield Town most often scores in the first 30 minutes (0-15 and 16-30 - 33% each) and concedes at the end of the first half (31-45 - 33%). Considering Sheffield United's high scoring rate and Mansfield Town's fairly stable attack, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.61 seems justified.
Sheffield United averages 5 corners per match, while Mansfield Town averages 2.4. In their last five matches, Sheffield United has seen over 9.5 corners four times, while Mansfield Town has seen it once. Among the corner total odds, the line for over 9.5 corners at 1.70 and under 9.5 at 2.10 stands out. For the outcome on corners, Sheffield United is favored with odds of 1.24. Given Sheffield United's average activity in delivering corners and the trend towards exceeding 9.5 corners, considering a bet on over 9.5 corners as an additional option seems logical.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Sheffield United vs Mansfield Town, 2026-01-11 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.61. Correct Score: 2-1, odds 7.50.


