{"id":1448521,"date":"2026-05-12T13:43:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1448521"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:43:50","slug":"match-preview-notts-county-vs-chesterfield-15-05-26-league-one","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-notts-county-vs-chesterfield-15-05-26-league-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Notts County vs Chesterfield: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A spot in the play-off final is on the line as Notts County host Chesterfield in a high-stakes League Two<\/a> clash at Meadow Lane this Friday, 15 May, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm (UK time). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides have delivered strong attacking seasons, but it’s the recent head-to-head record and razor-thin margins in the standings that make this fixture especially intriguing for punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent form and statistical trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing both teams to score, given each side’s firepower and defensive vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Betfair<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have scored 70+ goals this season and their last four meetings have produced goals at both ends. Notts County average 1.6 goals per game, Chesterfield 1.5, and neither side is consistently keeping clean sheets. Odds of 10\/11 (52.4%) look fair for goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notts County to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(41.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNotts County boast the best shot accuracy in League Two (44.3%) and have won their most recent home meeting against Chesterfield. With home advantage and a marginally better defence, there could be value at 7\/5 (41.7%).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Notts County and Chesterfield have both impressed, finishing 5th and 6th respectively and separated by just a single point. Notts County edge Chesterfield on goals scored (75 vs 71) and overall win percentage (52% vs 46%), although Chesterfield have lost fewer matches and drawn more. Both teams have posted 14 clean sheets, but Notts County have shown greater attacking efficiency and a slightly tighter defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Notts County<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n74<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n+22<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chesterfield<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n71<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n+15<\/td>\n79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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