A tightly contested fixture between two evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 11th and 17th).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Burton won 2.
Burton has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
Mansfield has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).
The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
Confirmed absences for Burton: Dennis M.
(Inactive).
Confirmed absences for Mansfield: Cargill B.
(Inactive)
Dodgson O.
(Red Card).
Doubtful / questionable for Mansfield: Bowery J.
(Inactive)
Russell J.
(Inactive).
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Burton has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 14:10 (averaging 1.4:1 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Burton against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with 9:6 goals (averaging 1.5:1 per game).