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League One
Peterborough United
League One | Gameweek 22
Dec 26, 2024 at 3pm UK
Weston Homes Stadium
Mansfield Town

Peterborough
vs.
Mansfield

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's League One clash between Peterborough United and Mansfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Peterborough United

All competitions
League One
Last Game: Stockport 2-1 Peterborough
Friday, December 20 at 7.45pm in League One

Mansfield Town

All competitions
League One
Last Game: Mansfield 1-0 Rotherham
Saturday, December 21 at 3pm in League One

We say: Peterborough United 2-1 Mansfield Town

 Given Peterborough's shocking defensive record, it is highly likely that Mansfield will score on Thursday. However, the Posh's contrastingly potent attack may prove too much for Clough's promoted side to handle, and that firepower could earn the home side all three points on Boxing Day. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Peterborough United win with a probability of 49.78%. A win for Mansfield Town has a probability of 27.71% and a draw has a probability of 22.5%.

The most likely scoreline for a Peterborough United win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.43%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (7.43%) and 2-0 (6.97%). The likeliest Mansfield Town win is 1-2 (6.8%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (10.05%).

Result
Peterborough UnitedDrawMansfield Town
49.78% (-2.096 -2.1) 22.5% (-0.136 -0.14) 27.71% (2.231 2.23)
Both teams to score 62.78% (2.633 2.63)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
62.6% (2.549 2.55)37.4% (-2.55 -2.55)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
40.38% (2.692 2.69)59.62% (-2.693 -2.69)
Peterborough United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
84.68% (0.199 0.2)15.32% (-0.2 -0.2)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
55.94% (0.373 0.37)44.05% (-0.374 -0.37)
Mansfield Town Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
74.13% (2.941 2.94)25.87% (-2.942 -2.94)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
39.16% (3.819 3.82)60.84% (-3.819 -3.82)
Score Analysis
    Peterborough United 49.78%
    Mansfield Town 27.71%
    Draw 22.5%
Peterborough UnitedDrawMansfield Town
2-1 @ 9.43% (-0.228 -0.23)
1-0 @ 7.43% (-0.896 -0.9)
2-0 @ 6.97% (-0.786 -0.79)
3-1 @ 5.9% (-0.101 -0.1)
3-0 @ 4.36% (-0.458 -0.46)
3-2 @ 3.99% (0.255 0.26)
4-1 @ 2.77% (-0.028 -0.03)
4-0 @ 2.05% (-0.199 -0.2)
4-2 @ 1.87% (0.132 0.13)
5-1 @ 1.04% (-0.0029999999999999 -0)
Other @ 3.98%
Total : 49.78%
1-1 @ 10.05% (-0.31 -0.31)
2-2 @ 6.38% (0.367 0.37)
0-0 @ 3.96% (-0.508 -0.51)
3-3 @ 1.8% (0.249 0.25)
Other @ 0.32%
Total : 22.5%
1-2 @ 6.8% (0.346 0.35)
0-1 @ 5.36% (-0.206 -0.21)
0-2 @ 3.62% (0.16 0.16)
1-3 @ 3.06% (0.388 0.39)
2-3 @ 2.87% (0.381 0.38)
0-3 @ 1.63% (0.197 0.2)
1-4 @ 1.04% (0.204 0.2)
2-4 @ 0.97% (0.196 0.2)
Other @ 2.36%
Total : 27.71%

Who will win Thursday's League One clash between Peterborough and Mansfield?

Peterborough United
Draw
Mansfield Town
Peterborough United
100%
Draw
0.0%
Mansfield Town
0.0%
3
Head to Head
Sep 26, 2023 7.45pm
Third Round
Mansfield
2-2
Peterborough
(Aggregate 2-2 | Mansfield win 3-1 on penalties)
Swan (5' pen.), Akins (90+3' pen.)
Reed (29'), Flint (87')
Clarke-Harris (30', 46')
Collins (4'), Burrows (68'), Mason-Clark (87')
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Dec 26, 2007 3pm
Mansfield
2-0
Peterborough
Boulding (35', 61')

McLean (20'), Morgan (45'), Blackett (90')
Sep 9, 2007 3pm
Peterborough
2-1
Mansfield
Low (29'), Crow (75')
Charnock (6'), McLean (89')
McAliskey (53')
Bullock (60'), Jelleyman (85')
Apr 9, 2007 3pm
Peterborough
2-0
Mansfield
White (89'), Mackail-Smith (87')
Futcher (63')

Conlon (32')
Nov 18, 2006 3pm
Mansfield
0-2
Peterborough
Crow (67'), McLean (39')
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