Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 prediction, odds & betting tips – 15/10/2025

Both Mansfield and Newcastle U21 are searching for their first wins in the EFL Trophy as they prepare to take on each other on Wednesday night. Indeed, Mansfield lost 1-0 at home to Harrogate in their opening match, while Newcastle U21 lost 6-2 away at Huddersfield.

Both results would have been disappointing for both clubs for different reasons, with League One Mansfield losing to a team a division below them in League Two, while Newcastle U21 were ultimately uncompetitive. Nonetheless, both will be hoping to make amends on Wednesday.

Mansfield vs Newcastle U21 prediction

Key stats

• Mansfield have won three games on home soil this season.
• Newcastle U21 have won just once in eight matches in total in all competitions.
• Mansfield won the previous two meetings, both in this competition.

Correct score prediction: Mansfield 4-1 Newcastle U21

As the established senior side, Mansfield should have few troubles in taking care of Newcastle U21. They also have home advantage on their side, and so should be able to flex their muscles.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Mansfield massive favourites with bookmakers

• HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.0%
• DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
• AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As shown by the implied probabilities, Mansfield are the big favourites with bookmakers to take home their first three points of the competition. A draw can be backed at just over 17%, while a Newcastle U21 victory on their travels is deemed highly unlikely at just under 12%.

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Most recent H2Hs: Mansfield manifesting three wins in a row

As mentioned before, Mansfield won the previous two H2Hs, both coming in the EFL Trophy. They were both by a three-goal margin too, which suggests that another comfortable victory could be on the cards for the hosts.

England EFL Trophy 29/10/24

Mansfield

3

Newcastle U21

0

England EFL Trophy 09/11/21

Mansfield

6

Newcastle U21

3

Mansfield preview: Changes expected?

Mansfield made plenty of changes for their previous match in this competition, and so we should also expect changes again from their last league game. The hosts have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions ahead of this clash.

Predicted lineup: Mason (GK); Hewitt, Anderson, Sweeney, McLaughlin; Flanagan, Lewis; Dickov, Gardner, McAdam & Dwyer

Last five results:

• Reading 1-1 Mansfield
• Mansfield 2-1 Rotherham
• Port Vale 2-1 Mansfield
• Mansfield 1-1 Stevenage
• Mansfield 0-1 Harrogate

Newcastle U21 preview: No fresh concerns

Newcastle U21 have also reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions in their squad ahead of this clash. Thus, the visitors are expected to name theor strongest possible starting XI.

Predicted lineup: Thompson (GK); Shahar, Heffernan, McArthur, Murphy; Finneran, Bailry; Harrison, Munda, Charlton & Neave

Last five results:

• Boston 1-3 Newcastle U21
• Newcastle U21 1-4 Tottenham U21
• Reading U21 1-1 Newcastle U21
• Newcastle U21 2-3 Norwich U21
• Huddersfield 6-2 Newcastle U21

Player to watch: Dom Dwyer

Dom Dwyer could be in line for back-to-back starts in the EFL Trophy. The striker scored in Mansfield's 2-1 win against Rotherham in League One in their previous home match, and will hope to get the home fans cheering again on Wednesday.