It is a charge that gives Stags a 32 per cent chance of finishing in the play-offs, according the latest Supercomputer predictions.
Mansfield have a 22 per cent chance of promotion, but just a two per cent chance of winning the League, with Forest Green Rovers given a 68 per cent chance of taking the title.
At the other end Scunthorpe and Oldham Athletic will need to face up to live in the National League.
Here’s how the final league table will look if Supercomputer predicts correctly.
At the other end Scunthorpe and Oldham Athletic will need to face up to live in the National League.
9. Port Vale - 70pts, +14 GD
It's not going to go to plan for Port Vale, with Supercomputer placing them ninth and missing out on the play-offs by three points. They are given a 19 per cent chance of promotion and 32 per cent chance of getting into the play-offs. Photo: Cameron Smith
It isn't going to happen this season for big-spending Salford City. They are tipped to finish with 67 points and are given just an 11 per cent chance of promotion and 23 per cent chance of getting into the play-offs. Photo: Nathan Stirk
Bristol Rovers spent big in the summer and were expected to push for automatic promotion. It's not gone that way and supercomputer predicts it will be a poor 11th place finish for Rovers. They are given just an 11 per cent chance of getting promoted. Photo: Michael Steele
Leyton Orient, currently on 33 pts, are expected to add another 31 points to their tally. They are given just an eight per cent chance of promotion and a 16 per cent chance of a top seven finish. Photo: Gareth Copley