Mansfield Town, with their unbeaten streak intact after 15 games in the current season, has made a name for themselves as the "draw specialists," sharing points with their opponents on ten occasions while clinching victory only five times. Coach Clough understands the importance of developing a stronger winning mentality to fulfill their lofty ambitions. Notably, "Stags" have secured four of their five wins this season at their home ground, instilling confidence in their ability to add another to their tally. Furthermore, their chances are bolstered by Doncaster's struggles on the road, having suffered five losses in their last six away matches. Adding to the optimism of Mansfield is their recent head-to-head history against Doncaster, where they emerged victorious in three of the last four meetings. This track record underscores Mansfield's belief in securing a triumph in their EFL Trophy opener. On the other hand, Doncaster's fortunes have taken a downturn since their return to League Two. They endured an underwhelming 18th-place finish last season, far from their expectations. The current campaign doesn't appear any brighter for the Rovers, languishing in the 20th spot, with only a meager four-point cushion over Sutton, the first team below the relegation line. Their struggles away from home only compound their challenges. Considering the contrasting form and recent history, it's a favorable scenario for Mansfield Town. Therefore, my prediction for this EFL Trophy clash is a home win.

在本赛季的15场比赛中保持不败的曼斯菲尔德被称为“平局专家”，10次与对手分享积分，但只有5次取得胜利。克拉夫教练理解培养更强的赢球心态以实现他们远大抱负的重要性。值得注意的是，“雄鹿”本赛季在主场取得了5场胜利中的4场，这让他们相信自己有能力再添一场胜利。此外，他们的机会也受到唐卡斯特在客场表现不佳的影响，他们在过去的6场客场比赛中输了5场。让曼斯菲尔德更加乐观的是他们最近与唐卡斯特的交锋，在过去的四次交锋中，他们取得了三场胜利。这一记录强调了曼斯菲尔德在联赛杯揭幕战中取得胜利的信念。另一方面，唐卡斯特的运气自从回到英乙后就开始下滑。上赛季，他们只获得了第18名的成绩，这与他们的预期相差甚远。目前的赛季对流浪者来说似乎没有任何好转，他们在第20名的位置上苦苦挣扎，只比萨顿少了4分，萨顿是第一支低于降级线的球队。他们在客场的挣扎只会加剧他们面临的挑战。考虑到不同的形式和最近的历史，这对曼斯菲尔德镇来说是一个有利的场景。因此，我对这场联赛杯的预测是主场获胜。