Published Mar 6, 3:47am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 6, 3:47am ET
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Updated Mar 6, 3:47am ET
A matchup of David vs. Goliath is set for Field Mill on March 7, as Premier League leaders Arsenal take on League One Mansfield Town.
The hosts are enjoying their best run in the FA Cup for over 50 years, while Arsenal will be full of confidence after extending their advantage at the EPL summit in midweek.
The FA Cup is a competition all about upsets, but a Mansfield win over Arsenal would rank among the biggest in history.
Mansfield are enduring a challenging season in League One under Nigel Clough, as they face the prospect of being relegated to the fourth tier. However, their performances in the FA Cup have been consistent, beating Harrogate Town and Accrington Stanley in the early rounds, before producing shock wins in the last two rounds against Sheffield United and Burnley.
But, they will need a heroic defensive performance this Saturday after allowing 1.12 goals per game in the third tier.
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The dream of a Quadruple remains in sight for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, with a route to Wembley opened up.
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the EPL summit in midweek, while their attentions turn to the Champions League next week. While not entertaining, the Gunners have been efficient on the field in 2025-26, keeping clean sheets in 47% of their fixtures.
Arsenal have already been very strong against lower league opposition in the FA Cup this season, beating Portsmouth and Wigan in the last two rounds, scoring eight goals and conceding just once.
| TOTAL | Mansfield | Arsenal | DRAWS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
There is a major gulf between these clubs, and that makes it incredibly hard to foresee a shock home win. Instead, the best value in the betting will come in the form of the Gunners covering the spread.
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Arsenal (-2.5)
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