Notts County vs Salford City Prediction & Betting Tips

Meadow Lane welcomes Notts County and Salford City this Saturday in League Two. Both sides sit in the bottom half of the table, looking for three points to get themselves closer to the top half of the table and further away from the relegation zone.

Date: 23/03/2024

Kick off time: 15:00

Location: Meadow Lane

Though both sides are probably out of the woods in terms of relegation, but will be looking for a big win to try and reel in a spot in the top half of the table.

Notts County currently sit 17th in League Two after 37 games. The Magpies have 14 wins, six draws and 17 losses, leaving them on 48 points, 15 points above the relegation zone but also six points from the top half of the table.

Despite being in 17th, The Magpies have been amongst the goals, scoring 72 goals in 37 games, an average of 1.95 goals a game, the second best record in the league. However, at the other end of the pitch, Notts County have struggled. The Magpies have conceded 72 goals, the most in the league, and have kept just five clean sheets.

Salford City sit just below Notts County in 20th in League Two. In 39 games, Salford have 11 wins, 11 draws and 17 losses which leaves them on 44 points, 11 points above the relegation zone but ten points from the top half of the table.

The Ammies have also been in form in front of goal this season, scoring 55 goals in 39 games, giving them an average of 1.45 goals a game. Defensively, however, Salford have struggled, conceding 71 goals and keeping seven clean sheets - the second worst record in the league.

Notts County and Salford have met just twice in their histories, with the first meeting coming back in 2015 in the FA Cup. Both sides have picked up a win, with there yet to be a draw in this fixture.

The win for Salford came in the 2015 FA Cup First Round clash. Danny Webber and Richie Allen both scored in the second half for a 2 - 0 win. However, the win for Notts County came earlier this season. David McGoldrick and Daniel Crowley both scored as both sides had a player sent off in the 2 - 0 win for The Magpies.

Notts County Team News

Stuart Maynard will be without Geraldo Bajrami, Cedwyn Scott and Matt Palmer this weekend. However, Scott Robertson can return from his red card suspension.

Salford City Team News

Karl Robinson may be without Kelly N’Mai, Stevie Mallan, Ossama Ashley and Liam Shephard this weekend.

In their last five games in all competitions, Notts County have one draw and four losses.

Jim O’Brien did manage to get on the scoresheet late on for Notts County, but this was just a consolation goal for The Magpies. A goal from Mickey Demetriou and a penalty from Elliott Nevitt gave Crewe Alexandra the 2 - 0 lead and a goal from Josh Austerfield in the second half secured the 3 - 0 win for Crewe.

The visit from Sutton United was a seven-goal thriller. Ryan Jackson opened the scoring for Sutton but a penalty from Macaulay Langstaff drew Notts County level. Harry Smith regained the lead for Sutton but Crowley’s first goal of the game equalised for Notts County before halftime. Sutton took the lead again through Olly Sanderson but Crowley scored again to equalise, however, a penalty from Charlie Lakin grabbed a 4 - 3 win for Sutton.

Notts County could only manage one shot on target in 71% of the possession as an own goal from Connell Rawlinson and a goal from Kofi Balmer in the last ten minutes gave Wimbledon the 2 - 0 win.

Sam Austin opened the scoring for Notts County, giving them the lead at halftime. However, following the red card for Roberston, late goals from Kalidi Lolos and Ade Adeyemo bagged a 2 - 1 win for Crawley Town.

Notts County took the lead once again through O’Brien in the fourth minute but Shaun Whalley equalised for Accrington Stanley before the 20-minute mark. Alassana Jatta regained the lead for Notts County before halftime but a penalty from Jack Nolan grabbed a 2 - 2 draw for Accrington.

Notts County also take on Bradford City on Tuesday in League Two.

In their last five games in all competitions, Salford have one win, two draws and two losses.

Matt Smith opened the scoring for Salford on the stroke of halftime, but with just 15 minutes to go Bradley Ihionvien grabbed a goal for Colchester to force the 1 - 1 draw.

The visit from Gillingham saw Salford behind at halftime with Shadrach Ogie on the scoresheet for The Gills. Timothee Dieng then doubled Gillingham’s lead early in the second half as Salford were unable to convert any of their 15 shots and slumped to a 2 - 0 loss.

Salford once again took the lead and it was once again Smith on the scoresheet, this time in the 12th minute. However, goals from Kyran Lofthouse and Alex Gilbey along with an own goal from Smith gave MK Dons the 3 - 1 win.

Luke Garbutt and Curtis Tilt both scored in the first half to give Salford the 2 - 0 lead over Stockport at halftime. Ibou Touray got Stockport on the scoresheet early in the second half and a later goal from Isaac Olaofe rescued a 2 - 2 draw for Stockport.

Connor McLennan opened the scoring for Salford in the first half and Callum Hendry doubled the lead five minutes into the second half. An own goal from Theo Vassell got Morecambe on the scoresheet, but a late goal from Tilt secured a 3 - 1 win for Salford.

Both sides have had a roller-coaster season, and this tie is likely to be close. However, with their scoring records and poor defensive showings, it’s likely to be a high-scoring affair. Notts County 3-2 Salford City

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Notts County vs Salford City will not be broadcasted due to U.K. laws, but can be followed online on BBC Sport or Sky Sports.

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