Notts County vs Walsall prediction 01.01.2025 | League Two
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- Competition: Football League Two
- Date: 1st January 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 UTC / 16:00 CET
- Venue: Meadow Lane
The top two sides in the English fourth tier go head to head on Tuesday afternoon as Notts County play host to Walsall.
Notts County currently sit in second place, while Walsall are twelve points clear at the top of the standings.
Between the 16th of November and the 14th of December, Notts County endured a forgettable run of five defeats and one draw. Stuart Maynard's men have responded well with a three-game winning streak that features two clean sheets. The Magpies also find the back of the net at least twice in all three outings.
Walsall have not lost a game since the damaging defeat to Fleetwood in October that they conceded six goals. The visitors are unbeaten in 13 Football League Two matches with clean sheets. They won each of the last six and will be looking to extend this streak on Wednesday afternoon.
Notts County vs Walsall Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
The 5-3 win over Cheltenham last weekend was another example of how goal-rich the recent games of Notts County have been. Five of their last six matches ended with over 2.5 goals and I fancy Wednesday’s game at Meadow Lane to end similarly.
One will argue that Walsall kept a clean sheet in each of their last five league games and known of those encounters produced more than two goals, but the Saddlers also struggle defensively against Notts County. Walsall failed to keep a clean sheet in each of the last three meetings between the two sides and bets on over 2.5 goals won in as many games.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Notts County vs Walsall prediction: 2-2
Notts County vs Walsall Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Walsall
3 : 2
Notts County
League Two
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Walsall
1 : 3
Notts County
League Two
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Notts County
1 : 2
Walsall
League Two
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Notts County
2 : 1
Walsall
Club Friendlies 1
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Notts County
3 : 2
Walsall
Club Friendlies 1
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Walsall
0 : 0
Notts County
League One
Notts County team news
English professional Lucas Ness is a doubt for Wednesday’s clash with Walsall at the Meadow Lane due to injury.
Lucas lasted only half an hour in the win over Cheltenham last weekend before being replaced by Conor Michael Grant, but head coach Stuart Maynard has no other issues.
Last matches of Notts County
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Cheltenham Town
3 : 5
Notts County
League Two
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MK Dons
0 : 2
Notts County
League Two
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Notts County
3 : 0
Bradford City
League Two
-
Salford City
3 : 0
Notts County
League Two
-
Walsall
3 : 2
Notts County
League Two
Notts County lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex Bass
Defenders
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4
Matt Palmer
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5
Matthew Platt
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12
Lucas Ness
Midfielders
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19
Josh Martin
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33
George Abbott
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6
Jack Hinchy
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8
Sam Austin
Forwards
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18
Matt Palmer
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29
Alassana Jatta
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7
Daniel Crowley
Walsall team news
Walsall head coach Mat Sadler will continue to rely on the services of Nathan Lowe who has 13 goals and 4 assists in Football League Two this season.
Lowe is expected to be joined in the final third by Jamille Matt who has six goals to his name, while Ryan Stirk is set to play his 23rd league game this season in the engine room.
Last matches of Walsall
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Walsall
2 : 0
Newport County
League Two
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Walsall
2 : 0
Doncaster Rovers
League Two
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Harrogate Town
0 : 2
Walsall
League Two
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Walsall
1 : 0
Barrow
League Two
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Walsall
4 : 2
Reading
EFL Trophy
Walsall lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Tommy Simkin
Defenders
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26
David Okagbue
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24
Harry Williams
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21
Taylor Allen
Midfielders
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2
Connor Barrett
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22
Jamie Jellis
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8
Ryan Stirk
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3
Liam Gordon
Forwards
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7
Nathan Lowe
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9
Jamille Matt
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- All the last three meetings between Notts County and Walsall produced over 2.5 goals.
- Five of the last six games of Notts County ended with at least three goals.
- Half of the last four home games of Notts County ended with over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Notts County - Walsall
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.81
Additional predictions
Notts County & Walsall current standing in League Two
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 54 - 30 | +24 | 59 |
| 2 | Doncaster Rovers | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 42 - 32 | +10 | 52 |
| 3 | Notts County | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 45 - 28 | +17 | 50 |
| 4 | AFC Wimbledon | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 39 - 20 | +19 | 48 |
| 5 | Crewe Alexandra | 29 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 36 - 25 | +11 | 48 |
| 6 | Port Vale | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 35 - 29 | +6 | 48 |
| 7 | Bradford City | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 38 - 28 | +10 | 47 |
| 8 | Salford City | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 36 - 29 | +7 | 45 |
| 9 | Grimsby Town | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 40 - 45 | -5 | 42 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 43 - 32 | +11 | 39 |
| 11 | Milton Keynes Dons | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 42 - 40 | +2 | 38 |
| 12 | Cheltenham Town | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37 - 39 | -2 | 38 |
| 13 | Colchester United | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 33 - 29 | +4 | 37 |
| 14 | Swindon Town | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 43 - 44 | -1 | 37 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 37 - 35 | +2 | 36 |
| 16 | Bromley | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 39 - 40 | -1 | 36 |
| 17 | Newport County | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 37 - 47 | -10 | 33 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 25 - 29 | -4 | 32 |
| 19 | Barrow | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 27 - 32 | -5 | 31 |
| 20 | Harrogate Town | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 25 - 41 | -16 | 30 |
| 21 | Accrington Stanley | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 34 - 45 | -11 | 29 |
| 22 | Tranmere Rovers | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21 - 46 | -25 | 26 |
| 23 | Morecambe | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 27 - 46 | -19 | 23 |
| 24 | Carlisle United | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 22 - 46 | -24 | 21 |