Notts County
- Notts County are in 5th place with 79 points from 45 games, still in contention for the playoffs.
- Martin Paterson took over at the helm in June 2025 and has completely transformed the Magpies into one of the most entertaining, dynamic and effective teams in League Two.
- Alassana Jatta remains the team’s most prolific player, with 15 goals in 30 League Two appearances this season, but Lucas Ness has chipped in with two of the Magpies last six goals and looks to be hitting his stride at the right time.
Bristol Rovers
- Bristol Rovers are 14th in the table with 61 points from 45 games, playing for pride this weekend.
- Bristol Rovers come into this game in a great run of form, winning their last five matches and going unbeaten in five.
- Steve Evans took over as manager in December 2025 and has overseen a remarkable turnaround, as well as instilling a flexible approach which can mix direct play with tough physical duels, organized set pieces and various attacking shapes depending on the opposition.
- Fabrizio Cavegn is Rovers’ top goalscorer with 11 in 42 games this League Two campaign, but the recent form of Ellis Harrison has been simply lethal.
- He has scored six goals in Rovers’ last five games.
Head-to-Head
It’s five months since these sides last met in the league, a 1-0 victory for Notts County away from home , and things have certainly changed for the hosts.
Key Players
- Alassana Jatta - 15 goals in 30 League Two appearances.
- Lucas Ness - chipped in with two of the Magpies' last six goals and looks to be hitting his stride.
- Fabrizio Cavegn - 11 goals in 42 games this campaign.
- Ellis Harrison - six goals in Rovers’ last five games.
Betting Insights
- Notts County are the favorites for this game at 1.65, and they should be taking the three points in what will surely be an end-to-end exciting game.
- With plenty of attacking quality on display, I’m expecting both teams to hit the net, as per the odds for BTTS (1.62).
Prediction
- Notts County to confirm their class with a win.
- Expect an end-to-end contest with Both Teams To Score (BTTS) as a key angle to consider.
