Plymouth Argyle vs Mansfield Town prediction, odds & betting tips 27/01/2026

The battle for playoff places in League One is heating up as Plymouth Argyle and Mansfield will be looking to utilise their solid form in pursuit of the top six. 

Can the hosts earn their fourth straight league victory, or will the visitors continue their six-match unbeaten run? Read our Plymouth Argyle vs Mansfield Town prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other League One predictions here. 

Plymouth Argyle vs Mansfield Town prediction: Battle for playoffs continues

Key Stats

• Plymouth are unbeaten in six games across all competitions.
• Only four clubs in the league have a worse home record than Plymouth.
• Mansfield have not tasted defeat on the road since November.
• Mansfield have scored three or more goals in four of their last six matches.

Correct score prediction: Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Mansfield Town

What a tough game to call! Plymouth will have home advantage this Tuesday night, and they will be looking to build on their three match winning run in League One (or four match winning run if you look at all competitions). 

Argyle made a huge statement by beating fellow playoff chasers Luton Town 1-0 – a result which also marked the team’s third straight league clean sheet.

Mansfield, on the other hand, saw their five-match winning run come to an end over the weekend after they were held to a 1-1 draw with Stevenage.

The Stags have scored three or more goals in four of their last six across all competitions – including four against Sheffield United in the FA Cup.

With both teams in sensational form, backing the draw is the only logical way to go.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies have faith in Plymouth’s home record

HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%

DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%

AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at those Plymouth Argyle vs Mansfield odds, it is clear that the bookmakers are siding with the home team, despite their poor record at Home Park this season. 

If you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Plymouth have the edge

These two clubs went head-to-head for the first time this season back in October, with Mansfield picking up a 2-0 home victory.

That result ended Plymouth’s dominant run in this fixture which saw them win six straight matches since 2016. 

The Pilgrims have also won 11 of their last 12 home games against Mansfield – a run which stretches back to 1993. 

Plymouth Argyle preview: Positive signs for the Pilgrims

WIth just one defeat to their name since early December, it is fair to say that Plymouth are flying high at this moment. The Pilgrims are scoring goals and keeping clean sheets, leaving supporters hopeful of a playoff push.

Main injury worries concern Joe Ralls and Brendan Wiredu after both men were withdrawn from last weekend’s victory over Luton.

Plymouth’s top scorer Lorent Tolaj is expected to feature despite suffering with a dead leg at the end of that game.

Predicted lineup: Hazard (GK), Edwards, Ross, Mitchell, Galloway, Curtis, Boateng, Watts, Sorinola, Paterson & Pepple

Last five matches

• Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Luton Town (League One)
• Peterborough United 0-1 Plymouth Argyle (League One)
• Bristol Rovers 3-4 Plymouth Argyle (EFL Trophy)
• Plymouth Argyle 3-0 Burton Albion (League One)
• Stevenage 1-1 Plymouth Argyle (League One)

Mansfield Town preview: Goals, goals, goals

Mansfield kicked off 2026 with an incredible goalscoring instinct having rattled the net 11 times in four matches – this includes four goals against Sheffield United in the FA Cup.

In terms of injuries, Kyle Knoyle, Tyler Roberts and George Maris remain on the sidelines due to injuries. 

Ryan Sweeney was forced off the pitch following a knock to the head last weekend, but there is hope he may be fit for Tuesday’s game.

Predicted lineup: Roberts (GK), Oshilaja, Hewitt, Cargill, Akins, Lewis, Reed, Irow, Oates, Russell & Evans

Last five matches

• Stevenage 1-1 Mansfield Town (League One)
• Mansfield Town 3-0 Port Vale (League One)
• Sheffield United 3-4 Mansfield Town (FA Cup)
• Mansfield Town 3-0 Bradford City (League One)
• Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Mansfield Town (League One)

Player to watch: Rhys Oates

Mansfield defender Rhys Oates returned from his December suspension with a vengeance, scoring four goals across five matches in all competitions.

On top of the goals, Oates has also delivered several excellent performances, including his role in the 3-0 thumping of Bradford City on New Year’s Day.