Preview: Mansfield Town vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

This will be the second-ever meeting between these clubs.

Mansfield Town are now going to take on Arsenal for their fifth-round match of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This will be an entertaining fixture, taking place at the One Call Stadium.

The Stags outplayed Burnley FC to get to the fifth round of the oldest club cup competition. Since then, their performances have not been very pleasing.

They haven’t secured a win in their last four matches. Mansfield Town will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them.

The Gunners have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and will be keen for a win in their FA Cup contest as well. Despite being away from home, Arsenal will be fully confident due to their current run of form. They are going to come up with a strong battle against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Mansfield, England
• Stadium: One Call Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 07
• Kick-off Time: 05:45 PM IST/ 12:15 PM GMT/ 07:15 AM ET/ 04:15 AM PT
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In use

Form:

Mansfield: W-L-L-D-D

Arsenal: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Louis Reed (Mansfield)

Louis Reed will be looking to step up his game so that he can deliver a top performance against Mikel Arteta’s men. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 28-year-old is a crucial aspect of the squad. In four games of the cup competition this season, he has scored three goals and will be eager to add more to his tally.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

The 24-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Arsenal. In just two FA Cup appearances this season, he has scored four goals and will be eager to add more to his tally. Gabriel Martinelli is going to lead the attack from the left for the Gunners and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 10 games.
• Mansfield Town are winless in their last four attempts.
• These clubs are going to face one another for the second time ever.

Mansfield vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @1/12 Ladbrokes
• Gabriel Martinelli to score @7/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Mansfield Town will come with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Mikel Merino is not going to be in action for Arsenal. He is injured. Martin Odegaard and Ben White are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Mansfield won: 0

Arsenal won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Roberts (GK); Akins, Hewitt, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy; Reed; Bolton, Russell, Abbott, Irow; Oates

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

Kepa (GK); Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Norgaard, Rice; Madueke, Eze, Martinelli; Jesus

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and the Gunners are going to make things even tougher for them. Arsenal are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Mansfield Town in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Mansfield 0-4 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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