Plymouth vs Mansfield prediction 27.01.2026 | League One

Although Plymouth was the Championship side last season, it was always clear that the Pilgrims are not among the best teams in the third tier. However, there is still hope, as Plymouth are six points behind the promotion playoff zone, especially if they continue their impressive form. Plymouth won the last four matches in all competitions. In the previous game, they won 1-0 at home against Luton. The home side's excellent first half was enough for all three points.

After the game against Luton, Plymouth's head coach, Tom Cleverley, talked about the reasons for victory. He said, "The players have been hungry and humble in their training, and I think that's showing in the performances. Yes, we're technically playing well, yes, we're showing quality, but we're winning duels, winning second balls, sustaining attacks, playing with high intensity. These are the things that ensure you always hit a certain level, which we're at right now."

Plymouth have some problems with missing players. They will be without Bradley Ibrahim, Jack MacKenzie, and Julio Pleguezuelo. Also, Owen Dale and Owen Oseni.

Mansfield spent most of the 21st century in the lower tiers of English football, but now they are looking like a stable League One team. Actually, they are, like Plymouth, six points behind the promotion zone. Mansfield are in excellent form, too. They have five wins and one draw in the last six matches. In the most recent outing, Mansfield played 1-1 on the road against Stevenage. The guests were so close to all three points, but the hosts scored the equalizer deep in the second half's stoppage time.

Mansfield's head coach, Nigel Clough, feels that his team deserved more than only one point. He said, "We could have sneaked above Stevenage with a win today. They are punching above their weight in League One. We would have taken a point today, but when you get that close, it is a bit gut-wrenching."

Jordan Bowery, Kyle Knoyle, George Maris, and Tyler Roberts are injured and will not travel to Plymouth, while Joe Gardner is questionable and his status will be clearer closer to the kickoff.