Mansfield vs Sheffield United Tips & Live Stream - Value on the Blades in the EFL Cup
Sheffield United are predicted to secure a win in the EFL Cup first round against Mansfield, capitalizing on Mansfield's defensive vulnerabilities. The Blades have been in strong form, making them favorites for this clash. Betting odds are favorable for a Sheffield United victory (1.88), and experts recommend placing a moderate stake. Expect the Blades to take advantage of Mansfield’s weaknesses and progress to the next round.
- Mansfield have lost recent games and concede goals
- Sheffield United looked solid during an unbeaten pre-season
- The Blades are tipped to win in the EFL Cup first round
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Mansfield vs Sheffield United Preview
Mansfield had some big pre-season friendly defeats and Sheffield United are on a solid unbeaten run. The Blades look in good shape and can start 2026/27 with an EFL Cup victory.
- Mansfield vs Sheffield United Preview
- Key Stats - Blades Win a Lot
- H2H - Sheffield United Advantage
- Mansfield Lost Momentum in Pre-Season
- Sheffield United Are Strong at Both Ends
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Blades Win a Lot
- Mansfield have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Sheffield United have won 5 of their last 7 games.
H2H - Sheffield United Advantage
Sheffield United have a 7-4 advantage against Mansfield, alongside four draws.
Mansfield Lost Momentum in Pre-Season
Mansfield had a solid run-in towards the end of the 2025/26 season. They went unbeaten in six consecutive games and finished 10th in League One.
The Stags’ form dropped off in pre-season following two defeats from their final three friendlies. The first defeat was a 4-3 loss against National League opponents Barrow.
Nigel Clough’s team ended their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 loss against Championship side Derby. Michael Smith cancelled out Derby’s early goal and Mansfield conceded twice in the second period.
Sheffield United Are Strong at Both Ends
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United hit winning form towards the end of last season, notching three wins from five games.
The Blades continued their upturn into pre-season and went unbeaten in six matches, winning four. United won three away games during that streak and beat Halifax 3-1, Levante 2-1 and Rotherham 2-0.
The Yorkshire team were held to a goalless draw away at 2. Bundesliga side Bochum on Saturday. Tom Cannon and Callum O’Hare almost opened the scoring, but United couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Mansfield (3-5-2): Liam Roberts; Frazer Blake-Tracy, Ryan Sweeney, Baily Cargill; Will Evans, Louis Reed, Nathan Moriah-Welsh, George Maris, Stephen McLaughlin; Lucas Akins, Rhys Oates
Midfielder Luke Bolton has a calf injury and won’t feature against Sheffield United.
Sheffield United (4-2-3-1): Adam Davies; Femi Seriki, Mark McGuinness, Japhet Tanganga, Sam McCallum; Sydie Peck, Oliver Arblaster; Tahith Chong, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer; Tom Cannon
Sheffield United have no injuries or suspensions.
Callum O’Hare is expected to start. The attacking midfielder scored nine goals and made seven assists last season.
Verdict
Mansfield have weaknesses in defence and in-form Sheffield United can take advantage here. The Blades are tipped to win in this EFL Cup first-round clash.
Sheffield United Win
Full Time Result
@7/8 - 2 Units
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