Exeter City vs Mansfield Town Predictions

Grecians can add to Stags’ early season struggles

Exeter should be backed to get another win when they host Mansfield on Saturday. Gary Caldwell’s side were impressive in a 4-1 victory against Blackpool in their last League One game and can overcome Nigel Clough’s Mansfield at St James Park.

They will be buzzing after their win over Blackpool, in which they defied odds of 23/10 to secure a commanding victory.

Exeter finished one place above Mansfield in the table last season, but both teams had disappointing campaigns. The hosts ended up with 56 points from 15 wins, 11 draws and 20 losses, while Mansfield achieved 54 points from 15 wins, nine draws and 22 defeats.

While Exeter claimed their first points of the season last week, the Stags have suffered back-to-back defeats against Burton and Doncaster, although they did at least earn a first competitive victory over Chesterfield in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

Mansfield’s defence has been leaking goals, with the visitors failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 League One away games.

Exeter may be able to edge past them in a high-scoring game, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. Mansfield have lost their last two League One matches by a single goal and five of Exeter’s last seven games have produced over 2.5 goals.

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Edited by Joe Champion