- Notts County have won 11, drawn three and lost four at home in League Two 2025-2026.
- Chesterfield have won six, drawn seven and lost five away from home in the same competition.
- The last five head-to-head matchups are all square at two wins each and a draw, with Chesterfield winning the most recent matchup 2-0 at home in League Two 2025-2026.
Playoff-chasers meet in derby battle
Notts County sit fourth in League Two with 64 points from 35 games in 2025/2026, while Chesterfield are 8th having collected 56 points from 36 matches. Both teams are chasing a playoff place and each will be keen to claim the three points on Saturday in what promises to be a tight and tense game, according to our Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction.
Notts County come into this game in mixed form with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five, including a gritty 2-1 away win at Walsall but a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to struggling Grimsby Town.
Jodi Jones has been in form for the hosts of late and has scored three of Notts County’s last seven goals in their previous five matches. Matthew Dennis remains a danger for County up front with 14 goals in 34 League Two appearances so far in 2025-2026.
Chesterfield have also been in mixed form of late, with two wins, a draw and two defeats from their previous five games. The Spireites beat Colchester United 3-0 at home last time out and will be looking to build on that win. As highlighted in this Notts County vs Chesterfield preview, both clubs have had to deal with fluctuating form ahead of this key fixture.
Lee Bonis leads the line for Chesterfield with eight goals in 35 League Two games in 2025-2026, but he has been in patchy form of late and will have to find his best form to help his team to victory on Saturday.
Notts County have the edge in home matchup
Notts County’s home form reads one win and one defeat from their two most recent home games and Chesterfield are without a win from their two previous away games, with one draw and a defeat. The Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction leans towards backing the hosts to get the job done in this one at a shade of favorite odds and Notts County are the main selection to win at 2.08.
An open and intriguing matchup in prospect
This game has all the hallmarks of a classic derby and we should expect a feisty game with both sides trying to lay down a marker for the local bragging rights. Paul Cook’s Chesterfield side play a 4-2-3-1 that can morph into a 3-2-5 in the final third and will try to mix it up in terms of possession play and high tempo in transition. This Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction will also consider the tactical variations both managers prefer: Martin Paterson’s Notts County play a 3-4-2-1 or a 3-5-2 and have a more patient and positional approach to their build-up play. The Magpies like to overload their wing backs and will look to dominate possession and create chances in the second half of the pitch. For those interested in value, our Notts County vs Chesterfield betting tips point towards the BTTS option in this encounter at 1.72 as both sides look to make a statement.
