Notts County face Mansfield Town at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on Saturday, Jan 30 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the League 1, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Notts County come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Mansfield Town are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Notts County face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Mansfield Town have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Notts County won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Notts County a slight edge, but Mansfield Town are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.