Mansfield Town v Arsenal Predictions - March 7, 2026

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

Match info: FA Cup 5^th Round

Venue: Field Mill, Nottinghamshire

Date: Saturday, 7^th March 2026

Time: 1:15 pm Nigerian time

Another FA Cup tie with giant-killing potential takes place at Field Mill on Saturday lunchtime, when unfancied Mansfield Town welcome record winners Arsenal to their humble home.

The Stags stunned Premier League strugglers, Burnley 2-1 to earn a date with the top-flight leaders, who made light work of Portsmouth and Wigan Athletic in their opening two showdowns.

Head-to-head:

• Mansfield Town have never won against the Gunners.

• Arsenal won the only clash between the two teams.

• 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.

Form:

• Mansfield Town in all competitions: W-L-L-D-D

• Arsenal in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W

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.

Player(s) to watch:

• 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 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.