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Mansfield Town will host Luton Town on August 30, 2026, in a keenly anticipated League One clash. Recent form suggests differing fortunes for both teams; Mansfield has secured just one victory in their last five outings, indicating struggles with consistency. Conversely, Luton Town has been in fine form, clinching three wins from their last five matches, showcasing their tactical resilience and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.72 for a home win and 2.36 for an away victory, reflecting Luton’s status as favorites. This aligns with statistical predictions, which indicate a 33.7% chance of a Mansfield win, a 25.6% probability of a draw, and a notable 40.2% likelihood of an away triumph for Luton.
Tactically, Mansfield will need to bolster their defense and find a reliable source of goals to counter Luton’s attacking prowess. Conversely, Luton’s recent success may be attributed to their strong midfield play and effective counter-attacking strategies.
In summary, while Luton Town appears to be in a stronger position heading into the match, the unpredictability of football ensures that all outcomes remain possible.
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| Mansfield 32.4% |
Draw 26.3% |
Luton 41.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.87 | 3.50 | 2.25 | ||
| 2.93 | 3.65 | 2.3 | ||
| 2.9 | 3.45 | 2.22 | ||
| 2.89 | 3.62 | 2.25 | ||
| 2.85 | 3.5 | 2.2 | ||
| 2.72 | 3.57 | 2.36 | ||
| 2.95 | 3.6 | 2.25 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 Peterborough United – Mansfield Town – 2:1 19.08.26 Mansfield Town – Manchester City U21 – 1:4 15.08.26 Mansfield Town – Doncaster Rovers – 2:1 09.08.26 Mansfield Town – Sheffield United – 0:3 31.07.26 Mansfield Town – Derby County – 1:3 |
22.08.26 Luton Town – Notts County – 2:2 15.08.26 Reading – Luton Town – 3:4 08.08.26 Gillingham FC – Luton Town – 0:3 02.08.26 Luton Town – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:1 25.07.26 Luton Town – Al-Kholood Club – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.04.26 Mansfield Town – Luton Town – 2:2 18.10.25 Luton Town – Mansfield Town – 0:2 02.04.18 Luton Town – Mansfield Town – 2:1 26.08.17 Mansfield Town – Luton Town – 2:2 17.04.17 Mansfield Town – Luton Town – 1:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bradford City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Huddersfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Luton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Cambridge Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Oxford Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Burton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Stockport County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Mansfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Peterborough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | MK Dons | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Notts County | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | Wycombe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | Reading | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Leicester | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 19 | Stevenage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 1 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 1 |
| 23 | AFC Wimbledon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 1 |
| 24 | Wigan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 |
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