Predictions EFL Trophy - Notts County vs Northampton Town

EFL Trophy - Notts County vs Northampton Town
Match Time: 09-10-2024 01:00 Wednesday (GMT+7)
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Notts County's match against Burton Albion was closely fought, with the teams creating three and two big chances respectively, but goals from Kellan Gordon and Sam Austin ultimately gave the Magpies all three points.

In their most recent match, the hosts lost 1-0 against Port Vale in League Two on Saturday, though manager Stuart Maynard aired his frustration about Lorent Tolaj's winner and said that replays showed the goal should have been ruled out for offside.

The Magpies' loss against Port Vale means they are fifth in League Two with 18 points after 10 matchweeks, but they are only one point from first-placed Walsall.

Maynard's side are currently averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 goals conceded per game in the league, and these records make them the division's joint third-best offensive and fourth-best defensive team.

The home team's last five results have been mixed given they have won two, lost two and drawn one, but prior to those fixtures they won the previous four games by a cumulative score of 12-4.

Notts County have lost both of their two most recent home matches 1-0, but they did win the previous three fixtures at Meadow Lane.

Opponents Northampton come into the clash off the back of a 4-1 loss against Wrexham in their most recent match on Saturday, and they are 20th in League One with eight points from nine games.

The visitors managed to create two big chances with 41% possession, but they proved to be defensively frail and conceded five big chances and faced 11 shots from inside the penalty area.

Boss Jon Brady lamented his side's defeat and said his team were far too passive when trying to defend against crosses into the box, with the manager accusing his players of being too soft.

Of the 24 clubs in League One, the Cobblers have conceded the joint third most goals and have only created 11 big chances in nine games, the joint third fewest in the division.

Northampton have lost their last three games - conceding 10 goals in that period - and they have lost six, drawn three and won just one of their 10 most recent away competitive fixtures.

Prediction:  Notts County 2-0 Northampton Town