Blackpool vs Mansfield Town Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

We are backing Blackpool to come out on top when they host Mansfield Town in their first match of 2017 and this is available at 19/20 with bet365. For our correct score tip we are backing a closely fought game before the hosts eventually come out on top with a 2-1 victory, which is priced at 15/2 with the same site.

It was a year to forget for a Blackpool side which suffered relegation to professional football’s lowest level, but just a few years on from Premier League football Blackpool know that they are finally starting to rebuild towards past glories. They boast a healthy record and with 18 points from 10 games they have a home record worthy of a play-off place. That record is also helped by the fact that they have one of the best offensive records in the division and also one of the healthiest defensive records in League Two. The Tangerines have also hit form of late and they average two points per game.

Visiting Bloomfield Road is a Mansfield Town who will be glad to see the back of 2016. Although the Stags don’t currently sit in a position which threatens their league status, they have the second worst away record in League Two. Boss Steve Evans will also be concerned that Mansfield’s form of late has been far from impressive, they have managed just eight points from their previous eight league games.

Then there’s the head to head. Blackpool have a clear advantage when these sides have met in the past, a record which includes the last time they met where the Tangerines triumphed with a 1-0 victory. That result means that it’s over 15 years since the sides last met, although the sides have only met three times in that time period.