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Notts County vs Leicester City is one of the standout fixtures of the League One opening weekend, as the Magpies host a Leicester side dropping into the third tier for the first time since their 2008-09 title-winning campaign.
Notts County are back in League One after promotion through the play-offs, while Leicester arrive on the back of successive relegations but with a squad that should have far too much for most at this level. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday, August 15th.
Premium Tips
Andy expects Leicester’s superior quality to tell, even away from home against a lively promoted side, in a game that should not be short of goals.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Win & Both Teams To Score | 10/3 | These two attacks make both teams to score the easy part. Leicester leaked badly on their way out of the Championship, keeping just six clean sheets in 46 games, so Notts County should breach them at home. Notts County are a serious attacking side too, scoring 78 goals in League Two last season. Leicester, for all their struggles, still carry more firepower than most of League One and should punish a Notts County defence stepping up. A Leicester win with goals at both ends fits how leaky they are: expect them to edge a scoring game rather than grind out a clean sheet. |
| Conor Chaplin to score anytime and Over 2.5 goals | 9/1 | Over 2.5 goals is the sound part of this bet. Leicester leaked their way out of the Championship, conceding 68 goals with just six clean sheets, and their matches averaged 2.74 goals last season. Notts County are relentless going forward, scoring 78 last season, and their games cleared 2.5 regularly too. Two open teams meeting points to goals. Conor Chaplin is the punt attached to it. He is a creative attacker and set-piece taker who drifts into scoring areas. Dropping to League One, he should find more freedom, though his goal return needs to climb from last season. |
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How Notts County go into the game
Notts County are back in League One after coming through the League Two play-offs, having finished fifth on 80 points with an eye-catching 74 goals. Meadow Lane will be rocking for the visit of such a big name, and the Magpies will not lack for belief.
The step up in class is significant, particularly against a side of Leicester’s pedigree, but Notts County have shown they can score against anyone. Feeding off the crowd and taking their chances will be the plan on the big occasion.
How Leicester City go into the game
Leicester drop into the third tier for the first time in over 15 years following successive relegations, but they do so with a squad that dwarfs most in League One. Conor Chaplin, Stephy Mavididi and Bobby De Cordova-Reid give them quality few at this level can match.
The Foxes will be overwhelming favourites for the title this season, and they travel to Meadow Lane expected to win. Adjusting to the physical demands of League One is the early challenge, but on talent alone they are a class apart.
Notts County vs Leicester City head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No competitive meetings in recent seasons | — | — |
These sides have not met in the league in recent years, with Leicester’s long spell in the top two divisions keeping them apart, so there is no meaningful head-to-head record to lean on ahead of Saturday’s opener.
Notts County vs Leicester City predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester to win | 1/1 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A class above at this level, even away from home. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Notts County will carry a threat at Meadow Lane. |
| Conor Chaplin anytime scorer | 15/8 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Leicester’s creator-in-chief against a promoted defence. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/1 | ⭐⭐ | Goals look likely in an open contest. |
| Leicester to win 1-2 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for an away win with goals. |
Notts County vs Leicester City score prediction
Notts County will be fearless and Meadow Lane will provide a raucous backdrop, but Leicester’s quality across the pitch is simply a level above League One. We expect the visitors to have too much over 90 minutes, even if the hosts manage to land a blow of their own. Score prediction: Notts County 1-2 Leicester City.
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