Mansfield Town - Carlisle United: A high scoring affair

Mansfield Town host Carlisle United at Field Mill on Saturday.

Mansfield Town

The Stags occupy 21st spot with 30 points from 30 games. With several games against top half opposition in recent weeks, this will be a good opportunity for Graham Coughlan and the Nottinghamshire club to pile another 3 points on the stay-up-pile.

Statistics

Mansfield create above the average number of shots and shots on target in League Two so far this season. In fact, only Crawley create more shots at home than Mansfield (Mansfield creating on average 16.53 shots per game at home) and only Crewe and Plymouth create more shots on target than Mansfield (Mansfield creating on average 4.47 shots on target per game).

Mansfield also concede above the average number of shots and shots on target in League Two so far this season, especially in recent weeks.

Looking at the last 4 games, Mansfield have created on average 5.50 shots on target per game - one of the best attacking numbers in the league right now.
In the same time span the Mansfield have conceded on average 5.75 shots on target per game - the worst defensive numbers in the league right now.

There’s been on average 3.40 goals scored in Mansfield's home games this season.
There’s been on average 3.00 goals scored in Mansfield's last 4 home games.
67% of Mansfield's home games this season have added up more than 2.50 goals.

Carlisle United

The Cumbrians find themselves in 19th place with 32 points from 29 games. Chris Beech's squad will be in high spirits after two straight wins against Walsall and Forest Green.

Statistics

Carlisle create above the average number of shots and shots on target on the road in League Two so far this season. In fact, only Crewe, Forest Green and Colchester create more shots on target on the road than Carlisle (Carlisle creating on average 4.40 shots on target per game).

Carlisle also concede above the average number of shots and shots on target on the road in League Two so far this season. Only Morecambe and Crawley concede more shots on target on the road than Carlisle (the Cumbria outfit conceding on average 5.40 shots on target per game).

Looking at the last 4 games, Carlisle have created on average 4.50 shots on target per game - above the league average 4.39 shots on target per game right now.
In those very 4 games Carlisle have conceded on average 5.50 shots on target per game - one of the worst defensive numbers in the league right now.

There’s been on average 3.00 goals scored in Carlisle's away games this season.
There’s been on average 3.75 goals scored in Carlisle's last 4 away games.
53% of Carlisle's away games this season have added up more than 2.50 goals.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Both teams create and concede relatively high numbers of shots and shots on target. In recent weeks these numbers have been amplified, and I believe we'll be seeing an open game with plenty of chances created both ways.
Betting Tip: Over 2.50 Goals.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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