Mansfield Town vs Arsenal prediction 07.03.2026 | FA Cup
Mansfield Town
Kick off:
Date:
Arsenal
1
31.00
X
12.00
2
1.05
Contents
- Competition: FA Cup
- Date: 7th March 2026
- Kick-off: 12:15 UK / 13:15 CET
- Venue: One Call Stadium
Mansfield Town welcome Arsenal with a quarterfinal spot at stake. The Stags, 16th in League One, fought back to beat Burnley 2–1, while Arteta’s side top the Premier League and eased past Wigan 4–0. On paper, it seems one-sided, yet the FA Cup often defies logic. The Stags’ fans might quietly dream of a shock, imagining a night that could go down in club history.
These sides barely know each other. Their only meeting was way back in 1929, a 2–0 win for Arsenal. That’s ancient history, but the Stags could still dream of a night to remember.
Mansfield Town team overview
Mansfield Town are quietly chasing something special, trying to echo that famous FA Cup quarterfinal run back in 1968/69. Since that memorable win over Burnley, Nigel Clough’s Stags have hit a rough patch, going four games without a win, with two draws and two losses, and they’ve failed to find the net in three of those matches.
Their home form hasn’t been much better, with no victories in the last five at the One Call Stadium. Luke Bolton is out after picking up an injury midweek, which could give Will Evans a chance to start. Lucas Akins is expected to lead the line, while the rest of Clough’s squad looks ready for selection.
Last matches of Mansfield Town
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Rotherham United
0 : 0
Mansfield Town
League One
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Mansfield Town
2 : 2
AFC Wimbledon
League One
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Mansfield Town
0 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Blackpool
1 : 0
Mansfield Town
League One
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Burnley
1 : 2
Mansfield Town
FA Cup
Mansfield Town lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Liam Roberts
Defenders
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4
Elliott Hewitt
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20
Frazer Blake-Tracy
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23
Deji Oshilaja
Midfielders
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40
George Abbott
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25
Louis Reed
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13
Jon Russell
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11
Will Evans
Forwards
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7
Lucas Akins
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18
Rhys Oates
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44
Oliver Irow
Arsenal team overview
Arsenal are still chasing silverware this season, even if the FA Cup has slipped past the Gunners since 2020. Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in sharp form, though. Ten matches unbeaten. Four straight wins. The recent 1–0 result away at Brighton pushed Arteta’s team seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, which, frankly, changes the mood around the place.
Selection, however, is a small puzzle. William Saliba might miss out. Mikel Merino is recovering from foot surgery, while Martin Ødegaard sits out with a knee issue. Arteta could rotate a little, handing starts to Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, and Myles Lewis-Skelly when the Gunners face Mansfield Town.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Brighton & Hove Albion
0 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Chelsea
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 4
Arsenal
Premier League
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
2 : 2
Arsenal
Premier League
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Arsenal
4 : 0
Wigan Athletic
FA Cup
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenders
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
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33
Cristhian Mosquera
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5
Piero Hincapié
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49
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders
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36
Martín Zubimendi
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10
Eberechi Eze
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19
Leandro Trossard
Forwards
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20
Noni Madueke
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29
Kai Havertz
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9
Gabriel Jesus
Prediction
Honestly, Arsenal look set for a big win. They haven’t lost in their last 10 games, and they’re on a four-game winning streak. Just recently, they smashed Wigan 4–0 in the FA Cup. On the other side, Mansfield Town have let in exactly two goals in each of their last three home matches. The Stags just can’t seem to keep things tight at the back, so Arsenal should have no trouble here.
Three reasons we expect at least four goals in this game
- Arsenal’s last four matches have produced at least four goals.
- Two of the Gunners’ last three away games ended with over 3.5 goals.
- Mansfield have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three home matches.
Main prediction Mansfield Town - Arsenal
Over 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.79
