Predictions & Statistics

In knockout conditions, this fixture pairs two sides with a fairly similar football identity, which should make the margins especially important. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Chesterfield hold an advantage after winning the first leg 3-2, so Notts County now have a 1-goal deficit to overturn. In the previous meeting, Chesterfield had more of the ball in the first leg (63% possession compared to 37%). Chesterfield were also more accurate in attack, recording 5 shots on target to 3. Chesterfield also attempted more passes (554 to 327) and completed 464. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Notts County having the stronger overall control. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Notts County. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Chesterfield won 5 times, Notts County won 5 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 23:23 from Chesterfield's perspective. 10 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 10 matches, with an average of 3.07 goals per game.