League One· Regular Season - 46· One Call Stadium
Mansfield Town
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Mansfield Town vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 2 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Mansfield Town vs Cardiff tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 90% | 1.11 | - |
| X2Cardiff or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Mansfield Town +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.31 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| 1XMansfield Town or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.84 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 2Cardiff to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.20 | - |
| 1Mansfield Town to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Mansfield Town -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 10% | 10.41 | - |
Mansfield Town vs Cardiff preview & analysis
Match preview
Mansfield Town host Cardiff in the League One (Regular Season - 46) at One Call Stadium on Saturday, 2 May 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 3 meetings between these sides, Mansfield Town have won 0, Cardiff have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cardiff narrow favourites: Mansfield Town 23%, draw 38%, Cardiff 39%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.0 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Head to head
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | +48 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 | 91 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +13 | 77 |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +7 | 77 |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | +12 | 73 |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | +10 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | +12 | 65 |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | +11 | 63 |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | +4 | 63 |
Mansfield Town vs Cardiff: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Mansfield Town vs Cardiff?
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Cardiff are favourites. Our model gives Mansfield Town a 23% chance of winning, Cardiff 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Mansfield Town vs Cardiff?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Mansfield Town vs Cardiff kick off?
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Mansfield Town vs Cardiff kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at One Call Stadium, Mansfield.
