Everton vs Mansfield Town Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Toffees dominated the proceedings in their only meeting against the Stags.

Everton are ready to battle it out against Mansfield Town in the second round match of the 2025-26 EFL Cup at Hill Dickin Stadium.

Everton will be at home, hence keeping them confident from the start. They are coming in after securing a win against Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League fixture. It was a complete performance by the Toffees and they will be looking to continue their winning run.

Mansfield Town are coming in after securing a win against Chesterfield in their EFL Cup first-round fixture. It was a good performance by the Stags. For their upcoming game, they will be away from home, which might put them under some pressure from the start. The visitors are looking in good form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 27; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Everton: L-W

Mansfield Town: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Jack Grealish (Everton)

Even though he failed to score a goal in his first official start for Everton, Jack Grealish came up with a top performance where he secured an assist, which helped the Toffees on the attacking front. He will be looking to help his side in the attacking front yet again and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

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— Premier League (@premierleague) August 24, 2025

Will Evans (Mansfield Town)

Will Evans scored one of the goals in Mansfield Town’s 2-0 win in their previous round of the cup competition. The 28-year-old will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the visitors, but the upcoming game is going to be a tough challenge for them.

Match Facts

• Mansfield Town are on a four-match winning run.
• The Stags have secured two clean sheets in their last four matches.
• This will be the first-ever official fixture between Everton and Mansfield Town.

Everton vs Mansfield: Betting Tips and Odds

• Everton to win @1/4 Ladbrokes
• Jack Grealish to score @15/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Everton will be without the services of Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson as they are injured. Harrison Armstrong might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Mansfield Town are ready with all their players ready to be in action.

Also Read: Who is first player to score a goal at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium?

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Everton won: 1

Mansfield Town won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Everton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pickford (GK); O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou; Iroegbunam, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz; Beto

Mansfield Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Roberts (GK); Knoyle, Bowery, Cargill, Blake-Tracy; Mcdonnell, Reed; Moriah-Welsh, Hendry, Dickov; Evans

Match Prediction

This will be an important fixture for both clubs and the winning side will proceed further in the cup competition. Everton are likely to come out on top and defeat Mansfield Town in their upcoming EFL Cup fixture.

Prediction: Everton 3-0 Mansfield Town

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

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