Chesterfield v Notts County

Chesterfield vs Notts County Preview

Saturday lunchtime brings us this local derby between mid-table hosts, Chesterfield, and their fifth placed visitors Notts County when the two sides prepare to do battle at the SMH Group Stadium with not only a valuable three points at stake but also bragging rights up for grabs as well.

Chesterfield have made a solid and encouraging start to this new League Two season as The Spireites have been handed just two defeats so far this term, both of which were away from home in 1-0 defeats at Gillingham and Port Vale respectively.

However, Paul Cook's side have also picked up three wins along the way as well, collecting important wins against the likes of Crewe Alexandra 5-0, Grimsby Town 2-1 and a resounding 3-0 win on the road at Doncaster Rovers as well, so the hosts stand a decent chance of a result here in this lunchtime kick-off.

The goals market also looks inviting as each of Chesterfield's last three games on the trot in the English fourth tier have also produced Over 2.5 goals and this trend may continue on Saturday as the hosts battle their local rivals for the three points.

Notts County had made an impressive start to this new League Two season as The Magpies had put together a solid looking six-match unbeaten sequence which consisted of two draws and picking up four wins.

Victories against Grimsby Town 4-1, Swindon Town 2-1, Accrington Stanley 2-0 and a 4-2 win on the road at Bromley suggest Notts County also look to hold a decent chance of getting something out of this upcoming local derby while the goals market also looks encouraging too.

The visitors have slipped to two defeats though in their last four games overall in the fourth tier which incidentally were both incurred on home soil at their Meadow Lane ground, but recent results away from home will continue to give Stuart Maynard's side plenty of confidence.

Indeed, Notts County are unbeaten in their last five outings on the road which includes picking up three wins, while the bigger picture shows The Magpies have also involved in six of their last 10 games on the road producing three goals or more as well.

In addition, Notts County have suffered just two losses in their previous 10 away games in League Two so the visitors might just sneak a narrow win here at the SMH Group Stadium.

Chesterfield v Notts County Verdict

Five of Chesterfield's last 10 home games have produced three goals or more, while Notts County are no strangers to scoring goals on their travels, so a few goals plus a possible Notts County win looks to be on the cards here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Notts County win @ 3.60

Correct Score: Notts County win & Over 2.5 goals @ 5.00