Everton vs Mansfield prediction 27.08.2025 | EFL Cup
Everton
Kick off:
Date:
Mansfield Town
1
1.25
X
6.20
2
12.50
Contents
- Competition: EFL Cup
- Date: 27th August, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Everton Stadium
Everton host League One side Mansfield Town in the second round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday at the Everton Stadium.
As a Premier League club, the Toffees entered the competition at this stage and were not involved in the earlier rounds. Mansfield, by contrast, began their campaign in round one as a League One outfit.
Everton team overview
Everton opened the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 defeat away to newly promoted Leeds United on the opening day. That disappointment was quickly put behind them with a 2–0 home victory over Brighton on matchday two — a result that should provide David Moyes’ men with a welcome boost of confidence in the weeks ahead.
In terms of team news, Jordan Pickford may be rested on Wednesday, with one of the back-up goalkeepers likely to step in. Summer signings Kieran Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye could also be given minutes.
Last matches of Everton
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Leeds United
1 : 0
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
0 : 1
AS Roma
Club Friendlies 1
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Manchester United
2 : 2
Everton
Premier League Summer Series
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Everton
0 : 3
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League Summer Series
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Accrington Stanley
1 : 1
Everton
Club Friendlies
Everton lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Mark Travers
Defenders
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15
Jake O'Brien
-
6
James Tarkowski
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5
Michael Keane
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37
James Garner
Midfielders
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27
Idrissa Gueye
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42
Tim Iroegbunam
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22
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
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18
Jack Grealish
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10
Iliman Ndiaye
Forwards
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11
Thierno Barry
Mansfield team overview
Mansfield’s 2025/26 League One campaign kicked off in early August. Nigel Clough’s side endured a dreadful start with back-to-back defeats against Burton and Doncaster, but they responded impressively, winning three straight league matches to climb within a point of the play-off places.
Will Evans, last season’s top scorer, has already found the net twice in the opening weeks of the campaign and is expected to be Mansfield’s main attacking threat on Wednesday.
Last matches of Mansfield Town
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Mansfield Town
2 : 0
Blackpool
League One
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Exeter City
1 : 2
Mansfield Town
League One
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Chesterfield
0 : 2
Mansfield Town
Carabao Cup
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Mansfield Town
1 : 2
Doncaster Rovers
League One
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Burton Albion
2 : 1
Mansfield Town
League One
Mansfield Town lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Liam Roberts
Defenders
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2
Kyle Knoyle
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9
Jordan Bowery
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6
Baily Cargill
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20
Frazer Blake-Tracy
Midfielders
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25
Louis Reed
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15
Jamie McDonnell
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24
Regan Hendry
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17
Max Dickov
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22
Nathan Moriah-Welsh
Forwards
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11
Will Evans
Prediction
The gap in pedigree and quality between a Premier League side and a League One club is clear even without deeper analysis. Everton’s top-flight status, coupled with home advantage, makes them strong favourites to progress to the next round. Given that disparity, David Moyes’ men should be capable of scoring at least twice, while Mansfield’s recent three-match winning streak in League One suggests they could also pose a threat. As a result, this fixture has the potential to produce over 2.5 total goals.
Three reasons we expect Over 2.5 Goals
- Everton hold the superiority of being the Premier League side.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 4 of Mansfield’s last 5 league games.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 3 of Everton’s last 4 home matches in the League Cup.
Main prediction Everton - Mansfield Town
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.63
