Everton vs Mansfield Town Prediction & Picks - Carabao Cup

Prediction published on 8/27/25, 10:56 AM  by Tyler Doty in Soccer Picks

Everton's brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium will host the Carabao Cup third round tie between the Toffees and League One (third division) side Mansfield Town. It's a clash between two clubs from different divisions, with Everton going into the game as favorites. Kickoff is at 2:45 p.m. EST on Wednesday!

After losing their Premier League opener to newly promoted Leeds (1-0), the Toffees bounced back in style last weekend with a 2-0 win over Brighton in their new home. It was their first victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a clean sheet to boot, and above all a confidence boost for David Moyes' men. The Scotsman, who is well versed in this type of fixture, could take advantage of the depth of his squad to rotate players without compromising the level of play. Beto, Armstrong, McNeil and Alcaraz, all of whom came off the bench against the Seagulls, could be promoted to the starting lineup to lead the attack. And if necessary, key players such as Barry, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, and even Grealish remain in the starting blocks. A luxury that can make all the difference!

Opposite them, Mansfield Town plays in a different league, League One, but they are not without ambition. After two defeats to start their league season, Nigel Clough's men have turned things around with three consecutive wins against Exeter (1-2), Blackpool (2-0), and Leyton Orient (4-1). Boosted by their confidence, they also cleared their first hurdle in the competition by beating Chesterfield (0-2) in the previous round. But this time, the challenge looks much tougher, and the gap in quality between the two sides is likely to be felt