Colchester v Mansfield Town prediction

League Two · Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · Colchester Community Stadium

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The match

Colchester host Mansfield Town in League Two on Saturday 28 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).

Form and the table

Nine of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Colchester have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.25. Colchester have scored 52 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Colchester have conceded 37 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Nine of Mansfield Town’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Mansfield Town’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Mansfield Town have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.88. Mansfield Town have scored 48 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Mansfield Town have conceded 55 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Colchester (sixth) and Mansfield Town (21st) are 20 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Mansfield Town the stronger side, 259 rating points above Colchester (Mansfield Town 1619, Colchester 1361, after at least 317 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 2 November 2019, finished Mansfield Town 2–3 Colchester.

Team news

Predicted Colchester XI (4-2-3-1): T. Lo-Tutala, E. Iandolo, J. Tucker, F. Terry, R. Hunt, M. Sesay, J. Williams, J. Payne, O. Thorn, P. Digby, B. Ihionvien — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Harriott (2.9 per match over 24 appearances, three goals and four assists) and Kwame Poku (2.6 per match over 31 appearances, five goals and three assists) have been Colchester’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Colchester (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Harriott averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 1580 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kwame Poku averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 2040 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Mansfield Town XI (3-4-1-2): L. Roberts, A. Oshilaja, R. Sweeney, J. Bowery, L. Reed, N. Moriah-Welsh, S. McLaughlin, L. Thompson, R. Hendry, M. Smith, R. Oates — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Maynard (2.7 per match over 28 appearances, 12 goals and two assists) and M. Benning (2.7 per match over 27 appearances, five assists) have been Mansfield Town’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Mansfield Town (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Maynard averages 3.2 shots per 90 over 2061 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. M. Benning averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 2189 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · League Two · Colchester Community Stadium
Head-to-head (last 5): Colchester 2 · draws 2 · Mansfield Town 1 · 3.2 goals/game
Recent form: Colchester 2W 0D 3L · Mansfield Town 2W 1D 2L

Colchester v Mansfield Town (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.5 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.14 / 4.43

Corners

against 2.57 / 5.43 · 0 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

5.29 / 4.57

Shots on target

against 4.14 / 3.57 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.86 / 1

Cards

against 1.86 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Colchester for / against	Line	Mansfield Town for / against
Goals scored	1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.14 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.43 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	10.71 for · 13.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	5.29 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4.57 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.86 for · 12.14 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	11.43 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.86 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5

Colchester

Colchester Goalkeeper

Colchester — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Gerken	32	902880 min	762.4 /90	351.1 /90	00 /90
E. Ross	1	9090 min	44 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Colchester — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Gerken n 8	90	2.8 6/4

Colchester Defensive

Colchester — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Eastman	32	882806 min	361.2 /90	481.5 /90	260.8 /90	not recorded in League Cup	270.9 /90	40.1 /90
L. Prosser	31	902780 min	230.7 /90	411.3 /90	230.7 /90	not recorded in League Cup	260.8 /90	50.2 /90
R. Jackson	31	892753 min	431.4 /90	311 /90	90.3 /90	not recorded in League Cup	250.8 /90	30.1 /90
C. Bramall	24	872099 min	220.9 /90	190.8 /90	60.3 /90	not recorded in League Cup	150.6 /90	20.1 /90
R. Clampin	9	87779 min	202.3 /90	91 /90	20.2 /90	not recorded in League Cup	151.7 /90	20.2 /90
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Colchester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	1.3 5/3	0.4 3/0	—
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.5 3/1	—
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	1 7/1	1.1 6/3	—
F. Nouble n 8	65	1.7 6/3	1.6 4/3	—
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Colchester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0.8 4/1
L. Prosser n 8	90	1 5/3
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	1.5 6/4
F. Nouble n 8	65	0.7 3/1
K. Poku n 8	71.8	2.5 7/4
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Colchester Attacking

Colchester — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
T. Robinson	22	741624 min	110.6 /90	30.2 /90	502.8 /90	191.1 /90	211.2 /90	80.4 /90
L. Norris	21	661394 min	60.4 /90	10.1 /90	533.4 /90	231.5 /90	171.1 /90	100.6 /90
F. Nouble	31	772375 min	30.1 /90	50.2 /90	451.7 /90	200.8 /90	321.2 /90	291.1 /90
K. Poku	26	771991 min	50.2 /90	30.1 /90	452 /90	130.6 /90	301.4 /90	301.4 /90
B. Stevenson	22	821795 min	20.1 /90	10.1 /90	130.7 /90	70.4 /90	170.9 /90	90.5 /90
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Colchester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Nouble n 8	65	1.7 4/2	1.2 4/2
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Colchester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
F. Nouble n 8	65	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town Goalkeeper

Mansfield Town — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
C. Logan	16	901440 min	342.1 /90	231.4 /90	20.1 /90
R. Olejnik	11	90990 min	333 /90	222 /90	00 /90
A. Stone	3	90270 min	62 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90

Mansfield Town — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mansfield Town before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
C. Logan n 8	90	2.3 5/2
R. Olejnik n 8	90	2.8 5/4

Mansfield Town Defensive

Mansfield Town — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
R. Sweeney	27	872352 min	431.6 /90	291.1 /90	180.7 /90	not recorded in League Two	321.2 /90	50.2 /90
M. Benning	26	842179 min	461.9 /90	331.4 /90	120.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	271.1 /90	50.2 /90
K. Pearce	24	872090 min	532.3 /90	231 /90	150.6 /90	not recorded in League Two	301.3 /90	40.2 /90
M. Preston	17	841430 min	130.8 /90	181.1 /90	221.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	322 /90	50.3 /90
J. Clarke	8	69549 min	81.3 /90	91.5 /90	10.2 /90	not recorded in League Two	40.7 /90	30.5 /90
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Mansfield Town — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mansfield Town before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Sweeney n 8	90	1.3 6/3	0.6 3/1	—
N. Maynard n 8	80.1	1 5/2	0.6 3/1	—
M. Benning n 8	80.9	1 4/2	0.7 3/2	—
N. Bishop n 8	88.6	1.5 6/4	0.9 5/2	—
K. Pearce n 8	90	1.3 6/3	1.6 6/4	—
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Mansfield Town — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mansfield Town before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
R. Sweeney n 8	90	2.3 7/5
N. Maynard n 8	80.1	0.4 3/0
M. Benning n 8	80.9	2.2 8/5
N. Bishop n 8	88.6	2.8 8/6
K. Pearce n 8	90	3.4 8/7
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Mansfield Town Attacking

Mansfield Town — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
N. Maynard	27	762052 min	120.5 /90	20.1 /90	733.2 /90	361.6 /90	190.8 /90	130.6 /90
D. Rose	23	781805 min	60.3 /90	20.1 /90	452.2 /90	221.1 /90	221.1 /90	50.2 /90
A. Cook	18	601088 min	70.6 /90	10.1 /90	342.8 /90	161.3 /90	191.6 /90	80.7 /90
O. Afolayan	5	26128 min	10.7 /90	00 /90	53.5 /90	10.7 /90	32.1 /90	21.4 /90
J. Knowles	2	1937 min	12.4 /90	00 /90	37.3 /90	24.9 /90	24.9 /90	00 /90
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Mansfield Town — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mansfield Town before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Sweeney n 8	90	0.9 5/1	0.5 3/1
N. Maynard n 8	80.1	2.1 6/6	1 4/2
M. Benning n 8	80.9	0.8 4/2	0.3 2/0
N. Bishop n 8	88.6	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
K. Pearce n 8	90	0.9 6/1	0.6 5/0
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Mansfield Town — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mansfield Town before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Sweeney n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Maynard n 8	80.1	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
M. Benning n 8	80.9	0 0/0	0.4 2/1
N. Bishop n 8	88.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. Pearce n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Colchester v Mansfield Town — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

ColchesterLLWLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Mansfield TownDLWLW

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 5

Colchester 2 · 2 draws · Mansfield Town 1 · 3.2 goals/game

2019-11-02 Mansfield Town 2–3 Colchester
2019-01-19 Colchester 2–3 Mansfield Town
2018-08-18 Mansfield Town 1–1 Colchester
2018-03-10 Mansfield Town 1–1 Colchester
2017-10-07 Colchester 2–0 Mansfield Town

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Colchester#6 pos58 pts37 pl+15 GD

Mansfield Town#21 pos38 pts36 pl-7 GD

Goals per game

Colchester scored1.41

Mansfield Town scored1.33

Colchester conceded1

Mansfield Town conceded1.53

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What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Mansfield Town?: In their last 5 meetings, Colchester won 2, Mansfield Town won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Colchester and Mansfield Town?: Recent form — Colchester 2W 0D 3L; Mansfield Town 2W 1D 2L.

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