Having already secured automatic promotion, Stockport County will be looking to wrap up the League Two title as they travel to Notts County on Tuesday. Stockport have been almost unstoppable lately and should be too strong for their hosts, who have been unconvincing at home.
Notts County appear to be ending the season on a positive note as they head into Tuesday’s clash with two straight wins. They remain in the bottom half of the table but still with hopes for a top half finish, sitting four points off 10th placed AFC Wimbledon.
Stuart Maynard’s men were in fine form last time out in League Two as they claimed a 3-1 victory at Walsall. Goals from Macaulay Langstaff, Aaron Nemane and Samuel Austin were enough to earn them the win.
Notts County also claimed a 3-0 victory over Harrogate Town in their previous home fixture. However, that was their first win in the last seven home matches, having suffered five defeats in that run.
Stockport County have already secured automatic promotion and appear to be on a procession towards the League Two title. They are four points clear at the top of the standings with just three matches left to play.
The Hatters have been imperious lately and travel to Meadow Lane off the back of six straight wins. They triumphed 2-0 over Morecambe in their previous League Two fixture with Isaac Olaofe and Fraser Horsfall getting the goals.
Stockport County have also impressed on their travels, winning their last three away matches. However, they have kept just 1 clean sheet in their last nine matches on the road.
How the bookies view it
Stockport County have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at evens with Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Notts County is valued at 11/4 by BoyleSports while a draw is set at odds of 14/5 by BetVictor.
Head to head
Notts County have an 8-6 advantage with seven draws from 21 previous matches against Stockport County. However, Stockport have won the last two meetings and claimed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture back in December.
Players to watch
Macaulay Langstaff has impressed for Notts County this season, scoring 26 League One goals so far. He often has support from David McGoldrick, who has found the net 12 times and both men can combine for over 0.5 goals at 1/3 with William Hill.
Stockport County have spread their goals across the team with Isaac Olaofe scoring 20 goals while Paddy Madden has found the net 14 times. Both men can ensure the visitors produce over 1.5 goals at 8/11 with BetVictor.
Anything else catches the eye?
Notts County have seen over 3.5 goals in two of their last three matches and a repeat is valued at 6/4 with Betfred. Stockport County have scored in both halves in two of their last three away matches and a similar pattern is priced at 13/8 with bet365.
There have been more goals after the break in the last three meetings and a similar pattern is priced at evens with Coral. Both teams could also be backed to score in the second half at 17/10 with Coral.
This English League Two match between Notts County and Stockport County will be played on Apr 16, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Notts County vs Stockport County prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
