League Cup
Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: One Call Stadium
Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United Prediction & Stats - League Cup 2026/27
Predictions
The League Cup gets going for Mansfield Town and Sheffield United on 09/08 (Sunday) at One Call Stadium, kicking off at 16:00 (UK time).
With the campaign just starting, form is thin and squads are still settling, which tends to widen the margins the bookmakers work with.
Take a look at our Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United prediction before you decide.
Our verdict on Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Both sides begin their League Cup here, so the analysis leans more on personnel and pre-season signals than on live form. With that in mind, this is the selection we favour:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Sheffield United
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sheffield United the side to beat, with roughly 23% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Cup odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reading Mansfield Town's form
Mansfield Town come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.
Recent results — Mansfield Town
02/05/2026 10:00
28/04/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 10:00
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
Reading Sheffield United's form
Sheffield United likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Sheffield United
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
22/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 2 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Mansfield Town: 1 win(s)
Sheffield United: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Mansfield Town
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
This matchup between Mansfield Town and Sheffield United has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.
Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.68 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
Fixture information - Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Match: Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Competition: League Cup
Date: Sunday, 09/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: One Call Stadium
More League Cup predictions
Explore the rest of our League Cup predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Yellows vs Sheffield United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 5
Corners
0
League: 8
Home Team
Mansfield Town
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
League Cup Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crawley Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Rochdale
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Accrington Stanley
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Barnet
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Barnsley
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Birmingham City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Bradford City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Bristol Rovers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Bromley
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Burnley
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Burton Albion
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Cambridge United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Cardiff City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Charlton Athletic
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Cheltenham Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Chesterfield
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Colchester United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 |
Derby County
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 |
Exeter City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 |
Fleetwood Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 |
Gillingham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 |
Grimsby Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 |
Huddersfield Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 |
Leicester
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 |
Leyton Orient
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 |
Lincoln City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 |
Luton Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 |
Mansfield Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 |
Middlesbrough
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 38 |
Millwall
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 39 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 |
Newport County
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 41 |
Northampton Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 |
Norwich City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 43 |
Notts County
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 |
Oldham Athletic
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 45 |
Oxford United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 46 |
Peterborough United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 |
Port Vale
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 |
Portsmouth
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 |
Preston North End
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 51 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 |
Reading
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 53 |
Rotherham United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 54 |
Salford City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 |
Sheffield United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 57 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 58 |
Southampton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 59 |
Stevenage
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 |
Stockport County
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 |
Stoke City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 |
Swansea City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 63 |
Swindon Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 64 |
Walsall
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 |
Watford
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 67 |
West Ham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 |
Wigan Athletic
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 |
Wolverhampton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 |
Wrexham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 71 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 72 |
York City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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