Birmingham vs Mansfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Apr 2025

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

The odds of -138 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return when Birmingham clash with Mansfield and the Total Goals market gives us a nice betting angle.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

Birmingham City won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Stevenage at Lamex Stadium.

Mansfield Town lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Reading 5-1 at One Call Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw away team Birmingham draw 1-1 with Mansfield at One Call Stadium.

Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Ethan Laird, Christoph Klarer, Ben Davies, Alexander Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Seung-Ho Paik, Kieran Dowell, Willum Willumsson, Keshi Anderson, Jay Stansfield.

Mansfield confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Christy Pym (GK), Adedeji Oshilaja, Caylan Vickers, Aden Flint, George Williams, Calum MacDonald, Matthew Craig, Keanu Baccus, Jordan Bowery, Hiram Boateng, Jordan Rhodes.

Birmingham vs Mansfield Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -138 about Over 2.5 Goals. The teams should be able to find the net at least three times during this League One clash and we’re optimistic of a payout.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Birmingham vs Mansfield league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Birmingham games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Mansfield games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mansfield games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Mansfield games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 57.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those feeling bullish when it comes to goals being scored might find the larger odds appealing when it comes to Over 3.5 Goals. This requires both sides to bag a combined four or more.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham 2 - 1 Mansfield

We’re predicting Birmingham to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jay Stansfield to Score +143

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) has managed five goals in his past eight League One home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +143.

Latest Jay Stansfield Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+133

First

+340

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Birmingham vs Mansfield Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Birmingham Win

Birmingham City are regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this League One match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at -250. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Mansfield Town are trading at +600.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

To combine various League One selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+360

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-111

X

+143

2

+475

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-588

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-105

2 Hcp +1.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-118

Jay Stansfield Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Jay Stansfield is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +340 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +133.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+133

Anytime

+340

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Emil Hansson (Birmingham)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Kieran Dowell (Birmingham)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Lee Gregory (Mansfield)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Luke Harris (Birmingham)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Rhys Oates (Mansfield)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Lucas Akins (Mansfield)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Alfie May (Birmingham)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Lee Buchanan (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Bowery (Mansfield)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Alfie Kilgour (Mansfield)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Baily Cargill (Mansfield)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

George Maris (Mansfield)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Aaron Lewis (Mansfield)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Krystian Bielik (Birmingham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Hiram Boateng (Mansfield)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Calum MacDonald (Mansfield)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Birmingham vs Mansfield Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Birmingham vs Mansfield team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League One squads.

Birmingham City Team Page Mansfield Town Team Page