Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United predictions, Aug 09, 2026

Aug 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Cup, on Sunday,

Mansfield Town

Sheff Utd

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On August 9, 2026, Mansfield Town will host Sheffield United in an English League Cup clash at Mansfield’s home ground. This matchup presents an intriguing dynamic, as Mansfield Town has recently secured only 1 win in their last 2 fixtures, indicating a slight struggle to find consistent form. In contrast, Sheffield United has shown a robust performance, winning 3 of their last 4 matches, positioning them as the favorites for this encounter.

Sheffield United’s tactical strength lies in their ability to maintain possession and utilize quick transitions, capitalizing on the mistakes of opposing defenses. Meanwhile, Mansfield Town will likely rely on their home advantage to impose their game plan, focusing on solid defensive organization and fracturing the Sheffield backline through strategic pressing.

The bookmakers reflect this sentiment, offering odds of 3.98 for a Mansfield victory and 1.83 for an away win for Sheffield United, suggesting a closer contest than the odds indicate. The predicted final score of 1:2 underscores the expectation of Sheffield United edging out the home side. Overall, while Sheffield’s form might give them the edge, cup competitions often yield surprises, making this matchup one to watch closely.

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Mansfield
22.6%		 Draw
25.5%		 Sheff Utd
52%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of English League Cup Sheffield Utd: 0.61%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 4.10 3.60 1.85
bet_at_home 3.92 3.71 1.83
betsson 4.70 3.75 1.58
Pinnacle 3.95 3.71 1.83
Best for US Customers 4.1 3.65 1.9

Latest Results

31.07.26 Mansfield Town – Derby County – 1:3
28.07.26 Alfreton Town – Mansfield Town – 0:4
02.05.26 Mansfield Town – Cardiff City – 5:4
28.04.26 Peterborough United – Mansfield Town – 0:0
25.04.26 Huddersfield Town – Mansfield Town – 1:4		 01.08.26 VfL Bochum – Sheffield United – 0:0
25.07.26 Rotherham United – Sheffield United – 0:2
21.07.26 Sheffield United – Huddersfield Town – 3:1
11.07.26 Chesterfield – Sheffield United – 0:0
04.07.26 FC Halifax Town – Sheffield United – 1:3

Facts

  • Sheff Utd is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Mansfield may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Sheff Utd has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Sheff Utd is the team to beat.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Mansfield won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:6. (average 1.3:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Mansfield won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1. (average 0:0.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.01.26 Sheffield United – Mansfield Town – 3:4
    21.07.18 Mansfield Town – Sheffield United – 0:0
    13.08.14 Sheffield United – Mansfield Town – 2:1
    20.07.13 Mansfield Town – Sheffield United – 0:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Preliminary

    Final

    1 York City Crawley
    2 Tranmere Rochdale 2 : 3

    English League Cup Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 5.44 (12.27%)

    2. Manchester City: 6.24 (10.7%)

    3. Liverpool: 7.6 (8.78%)

    4. Manchester United: 8.28 (8.06%)

    5. Chelsea: 9.96 (6.7%)

    6. Tottenham: 13.4 (4.98%)

    7. Aston Villa: 15 (4.45%)

    8. Newcastle: 19 (3.51%)

    9. Newcastle Utd: 20.6 (3.24%)

    10. Brighton: 27.6 (2.42%)

    11. Everton: 32.4 (2.06%)

    12. Brentford: 34 (1.96%)

    13. Bournemouth: 34 (1.96%)

    14. Nottingham: 39.6 (1.69%)

    15. Leeds: 39.6 (1.69%)

    16. Fulham: 41 (1.63%)

    17. Crystal Palace: 41 (1.63%)

    18. Sunderland: 62.2 (1.07%)

    19. Ipswich: 77.4 (0.86%)

    20. Coventry: 77.4 (0.86%)

    21. West Ham: 93.4 (0.71%)

    22. Wolves: 96.2 (0.69%)

    23. Shrewsbury: 100 (0.67%)

    24. Rotherham: 100 (0.67%)

    25. Plymouth: 100 (0.67%)

    26. Stockport County: 100 (0.67%)

    27. Wigan: 100 (0.67%)

    28. Oxford Utd: 100 (0.67%)

    29. Hull City: 100.2 (0.67%)

    30. Middlesbrough: 110.2 (0.61%)

    31. Norwich: 110.2 (0.61%)

    32. Birmingham: 110.2 (0.61%)

    33. Burnley: 110.2 (0.61%)

    34. Wrexham: 110.2 (0.61%)

    35. Southampton: 110.2 (0.61%)

    36. Sheffield Utd: 110.2 (0.61%)

    37. Bristol City: 120.2 (0.56%)

    38. Millwall: 120.2 (0.56%)

    39. West Brom: 120.2 (0.56%)

    40. Stoke City: 120.2 (0.56%)

    41. Swansea: 120.2 (0.56%)

    42. Portsmouth: 120.2 (0.56%)

    43. QPR: 120.2 (0.56%)

    44. Preston: 120.2 (0.56%)

    45. Derby: 120.2 (0.56%)

    46. Watford: 120.2 (0.56%)

    47. Lincoln City: 130.2 (0.51%)

    48. Leicester: 130.2 (0.51%)

    49. Charlton: 130.2 (0.51%)

    50. Blackburn: 130.2 (0.51%)

    51. Cardiff: 130.2 (0.51%)

    52. Bolton: 130.2 (0.51%)

    53. Sheffield Wed: 130.2 (0.51%)

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