Notts County
- Notts County’s form has also been mixed with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5, but that includes a 2-1 away win at Walsall, where they dug deep to win.
- Notts County are the bookmakers’ favorites at 2.08, but Chesterfield won’t be easy opponents for them.
- Martin Paterson has made Notts County a much more pacey and solid team in the defense since his appointment in June 2025.
- He has often deployed a 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2, which contrasts with Paul Cook's approach, although they are far more patient and positional than their opponents.
- Paterson can make his men dominate the ball and create from wide areas, where his wing backs provide overloads.
Chesterfield
- Chesterfield’s recent form has been mixed with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches.
- Paul Cook’s men are a tough opponent to pin down as they blend controlled possession football with direct passes, transitions and tactical flexibility.
- Their 4-2-3-1 formation frequently morphs into a 3-2-5 in attack, with ball-playing full backs driving forward to create overloads and long passes over the top for the pacey wingers.
- Chesterfield are winless in their last 2 away games, with one draw and one defeat.
Head-to-Head
Notts County’s head-to-head record against Chesterfield is balanced, with two wins each and a draw in the last five meetings.
Key Players
-
Recent stats:
- Notts County score an average of 1.83 goals per home game in League Two 2025/2026, conceding 0.89 per match.
- Chesterfield have scored 1.39 goals per match on their travels and conceded 1.56 per away game in the league this season.
-
Top scorers:
- Matthew Dennis leads the scoring charts for Notts County with 14 goals in 34 League Two appearances.
- Jodi Jones has been in particularly fine form recently, scoring 3 of his team’s last 7 goals in their previous 5 matches.
- Lee Bonis has been Chesterfield’s top scorer this year with 8 goals in 35 League Two games.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score is the pick at 1.72.
- There should be more than enough local pride at stake to ensure both managers make this a really tight game.
- Notts County are priced at 2.08 to win.
Prediction
I expect Notts County to edge out their opponents on Saturday with a 2-1 victory.
