Notts County welcome underdogs, Walsall, to Meadow Lane on Saturday, where the hosts will look to win consecutive matches. The tie has historically been decided by fine margins.
Notts County
After such an impressive season in the National League, the goal for Notts County this season is to earn back to back promotions. So far, they’re in sixth place on 36 points and on course to achieve that. The Magpies have won 11 of their 20 matches thus far, scoring the joint second most goals, 42. However, their biggest issue has been at the back, suffering the joint fourth most goals per game on average, 1.8.
Last time out in League Two, Luke William’s team got back to winning ways, beating Crawley 3-1 at home. The hosts were lethal on the break, but they were unable to control the tie.
Walsall
The Saddlers have found it difficult at times this season and especially over the last two months. Their last victory in League Two was seven matches ago and they’re lacking belief. Walsall aren’t amongst the worst for goals conceded, suffering 31 times this campaign, but they’ve struggled in attack, failing to score in 32% of their matches thus far. This puts them in 19th place on 21 points.
Walsall suffered their latest defeat last weekend, as they were beaten 2-0 away to Barrow. The visitors showed intent in attack and created a handful of chances, but poor finishing ultimately cost them.
Verdict?
Notts County are extremely dominant when hosting, winning 80% of their home matches. Whereas, Walsall have only won two of their ten away games. The hosts should prevail this weekend.
The final prediction is Notts County 3-0 Walsall.
