Wigan vs Mansfield predictions, lineups, odds and bet builder tips for this English League One clash, plus team news and standout prices before kick-off.
Wigan vs Mansfield Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Brick Community Stadium |
Wigan vs Mansfield puts a side in the drop zone up against League One play-off hopefuls, and the bookies side with the visitors at 5/4 with 10Bet.
Wigan came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Bromley 3-2 at the weekend. It lifted them to 21st, but they are still adrift of safety and nowhere near out of trouble.
Mansfield arrive stung. A 2-0 home defeat to newly promoted Notts County ended a decent unbeaten league run and cost them ground in the race for the play-offs.
Wigan lead the head-to-head with three wins to Mansfield's one, while the other two meetings were drawn. The current table, though, tells a very different story.
Wigan vs Mansfield Form
The Bromley win stopped the rot after three straight defeats, but nobody should mistake it for a revival. Wigan have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four League One matches, which is relegation form at the back. Max Power's return steadies the engine room, and Christian Saydee offers a threat up front.
Before Saturday, Mansfield were unbeaten in six League One matches, a run that included emphatic away wins at AFC Wimbledon and Blackpool. Michael Smith is the man to watch. He has recorded at least one shot on target in 6 of his last 6 League One outings, and he gives this side a proper focal point.
Wigan vs Mansfield Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Wigan: Luke Harris (Injured/out), Dara Costelloe (Injured/doubtful)
Mansfield: David McGoldrick (Injured/out), Lucas Akins (Injured/out), Baily Cargill (Injured/out), Liam Thompson (Injured/out), George Abbott (Unfit/out)
Wigan
The big news for the Wigan vs Mansfield lineups is that Fraser Murray is available again after serving his three-match suspension. Max Power returned against Bromley and should keep his spot, while Scott Hogan is expected to step into the attack in a probable 3-5-2. Luke Harris is out and Dara Costelloe is a doubt.
Mansfield
Liam Thompson's calf injury "doesn't look good", and the midfielder is facing a scan. He joins David McGoldrick, Lucas Akins and Baily Cargill on the sidelines, with George Abbott unfit. Nigel Clough could recall Rhys Oates to partner Michael Smith in a probable 3-5-2.
Wigan vs Mansfield Predicted Lineup
Wigan
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Joe Whitworth; Jensen Weir, James Carragher, Finley Burns; Connor Barrett, Charlie Gray, Max Power, Reggie Walsh, K'Marni Miller; Scott Hogan, Christian Saydee
Mansfield
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Liam Roberts; Ryan Sweeney, Adedeji Oshilaja, Jordan Bowery; Nathan Moriah-Welsh, Regan Hendry, Louis Reed, Jon Russell, Stephen McLaughlin; Rhys Oates, Michael Smith
Wigan vs Mansfield Key Stats & Match Facts
Michael Smith has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 6 League One appearances.
Charlie Gray has been carded in 5 of his last 6 League One appearances.
Reggie Walsh has won 3+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 League One appearances.
Wigan have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 League One matches against Mansfield.
Adedeji Oshilaja has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 League One appearances against Wigan.
Wigan vs Mansfield Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Mansfield to win 2-1. Our Wigan vs Mansfield prediction comes down to quality in wide areas. The Stags attack down the wings and break quickly, and Wigan struggle to stop opponents creating opportunities. The hosts showed enough fight against Bromley to grab one, but Mansfield have more about them in the final third.
Best Bets
Mansfield to win in the Win Market. The away side are favourites for this League One trip to Wigan. Mansfield are rated at 41.78% to win, clear of Wigan and the draw. The form rankings back that up, with the Stags sixth while Wigan languish in the bottom half, and among the Wigan vs Mansfield best bets this is the one with the clearest football logic.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Each side is projected to score in this fixture. Our projection has both sides finding the net, with BTTS rated at 54.11%. Wigan's back line is too leaky to keep Mansfield's counter-attacks quiet, and they have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Mansfield in all competitions.
Wigan vs Mansfield Bet Builder
Our Wigan vs Mansfield bet builder tips combine a Christian Saydee goal, Mansfield scoring twice or more and plenty of corners, priced at 16/1 with Bet365.
Christian Saydee to score anytime. He has scored in 3 of his last 4 League One appearances, and he gives a set of messy hosts their sharpest edge in the box.
Over 1.5 Mansfield goals. The Stags have cleared that line in 4 of their last 6 matches, and their wing play can stretch a nervous Wigan back three.
Over 11.5 total corners. That line has landed in each of Mansfield's last 4 matches, which is no surprise for a side that attempts crosses as often as they do.
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Wigan vs Mansfield Talking Points
Gary Caldwell praised his side's character after they recovered from an early deficit against Bromley, and Wigan will need every bit of it here. Mansfield, meanwhile, see this rearranged midweek trip as the ideal opportunity to reset after the derby defeat to Notts County. Anyone weighing up the Wigan vs Mansfield betting odds should note the discipline angle as well, because there have been 7+ cards in 4 of Wigan's last 4 League One matches. Expect this one to be stubborn, aggressive and anything but quiet.
Wigan vs Mansfield Predictions FAQs
When is Wigan vs Mansfield?
Wigan vs Mansfield is on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Wigan vs Mansfield being played?
The match is being played at The Brick Community Stadium.
What competition is Wigan vs Mansfield in?
Wigan vs Mansfield is a League One match in the 2026/2027 season.
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