- Salford have won four of their last five League Two matches, including a 2-1 victory at Notts County in League Two, seven months ago.
- Notts County have won three and lost two of their last five League Two games.
- Salford City have averaged 1.5 goals per home game in League Two this season (30 goals in 20 home matches), while Notts County have averaged 1.35 away goals per game in the fourth tier (in 20 away matches).
Salford seek to keep up the pace with promotion rivals
Our Salford City vs Notts County prediction highlights how Salford City head into Friday’s clash with Notts County in the top six of League Two, having picked up 70 points from 40 games. The Ammies are pushing for a playoff place and are currently three points below their promotion rivals, 3rd-placed Notts County.
Karl Robinson took over as head coach in January 2024 and brought a pragmatic, flexible, and possession-based system with him to Salford. His side set up in a compact back-three, inviting pressure onto the ball before winning it back in transition and breaking forward with overloads in wide areas and runners in behind.
The Salford City vs Notts County preview is shaped by the system that has produced a number of eye-catching results, including a 3-1 win at Barrow and 1-0 home victory over MK Dons. With 12 wins, three draws and five defeats from 20 home games this term, the Ammies have won their last three home games, providing further evidence of their strong home form.
Magpies have found their stride under Paterson
This Salford City vs Notts County prediction also considers that Notts County are a team that have found their identity in 2025-2026, particularly under the watch of Martin Paterson. Paterson was appointed as head coach in June 2025 and has added intensity and directness to his possession-based style, which the Magpies build patiently from the back with wide centre-backs and wing-backs before hitting forward in transition.
Notts County’s recent away form has seen them win twice and lose once in their last three away League Two fixtures, while they have won 10, drawn four and lost six of their 20 League Two away games this season (W10, D4, L6).
Alassana Jatta has been their key man in front of goal, scoring 15 goals in 28 League Two appearances this term, while Salford have relied on Fabio Borini’s hot streak of late, scoring three of their six goals across their last five matches. Ryan Graydon, the Ammies’ top scorer in the league this year with 10 goals from 40 appearances, will provide an ever present threat from the wing.
Amies can edge promotion six-pointer
Looking at the Salford City vs Notts County betting tips, given both teams are chasing promotion and Salford have won the last three meetings, I expect the hosts to edge a high-scoring game on Friday. Salford average 1.5 goals at home against Notts County, who average 1.0 goals per visit in their head-to-head League Two meetings, so both teams to score and Salford to win looks the safest option, while the odds are fair for a home win.
The final Salford City vs Notts County prediction is Salford to beat Notts County at 2.2 is the selection, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.93 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.7 also appealing.
