Cardiff vs Mansfield Town Predictions

Cardiff’s class to tell

There is a gulf between these teams in the standings, with Cardiff possessing a clear edge if the league table is any guide. Back Brian Barry-Murphy’s side to get the victory when they host Mansfield at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday.

League One leaders Cardiff have nine wins from their 15 games this season, while Mansfield are 13th in the table with six victories.

Cardiff will be hopeful of getting on the scoresheet here. No team has more League One goals this season than Cardiff’s 25 in 15 games, and they have been impressive in front of goal at home, scoring an average of 2.29 goals per game from seven matches.

The form of Cardiff at home is encouraging. They have enjoyed two straight League One successes on their own patch and been winners in five of their last seven such games.

The visitors’ recent away form has been disappointing, with two successive League One defeats on the road.

Cardiff have been strong at home this season, winning five of their seven League One home games, while Mansfield have lost four on their travels. Two of those defeats have been by a two-goal margin, so a 2-0 win for Cardiff looks a decent correct-score option.

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Edited by Mark Langdon